Lewis County Health Data
Lewis County, Missouri
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lewis County, Missouri
Lewis balances longevity against illness burden
Lewis County's 75.4-year life expectancy is respectable relative to the U.S. average of 78.9 years, yet 22.7% of residents report poor or fair health—the second-worst rate in this county set. This gap suggests Lewis residents are living longer but often with chronic conditions limiting daily function. The disconnect reveals a population aging into illness rather than healthy longevity.
Lewis tops life expectancy, lags on health quality
At 75.4 years, Lewis's life expectancy exceeds Missouri's 74.3-year average by 1.1 years, placing it near the top statewide. However, 22.7% of residents in poor or fair health—third-worst in this eight-county set—and a 13.3% uninsured rate above the state average paint a grimmer picture of daily health experience. Lewis illustrates that longer life doesn't guarantee better living.
Lewis shows divergent regional health picture
Lewis's 75.4-year life expectancy places it in the upper half regionally, trailing only Knox (75.7 years) and Johnson (75.5 years) by narrow margins. Yet its 22.7% poor/fair health rate is significantly worse than healthier neighbors like Jefferson (17.6%) and Johnson (17.5%)—a 5-point gap. Lewis residents are living longer but often managing multiple chronic conditions.
Severe provider shortages across the board
Lewis County has just 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this county set—and a critically low 41 mental health providers per 100K. With 13.3% of residents uninsured and limited provider availability, many residents likely delay care or travel significant distances for treatment. These dual shortages compound the high burden of chronic illness reported by the population.
Coverage first, then care access
Lewis's sparse provider network and above-average uninsured rate create a perfect storm—even residents with coverage may struggle to find a doctor, while uninsured residents face impossible choices. Visit Healthcare.gov immediately to secure coverage, then work with your insurer or a benefits counselor to locate available providers. Coverage removes one barrier; help finding care becomes the next urgent step.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.