Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Missouri
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Linn County, Missouri
Linn County's life expectancy trails national norm
At 75.0 years, Linn County residents live about 1.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 22.1% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds national benchmarks, indicating widespread chronic disease burden. These metrics suggest healthcare access and prevention programs need strengthening in Linn County.
Below average for Missouri health outcomes
Linn County's 75.0-year life expectancy falls 1.3 years below Missouri's state average of 74.3 years—placing it in the lower half statewide. With 22.1% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county trails most Missouri peers on this critical measure. These trends point to cumulative disadvantage in chronic disease management and healthcare access.
Struggling among regional peers
Linn County's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks below neighboring Lincoln County (75.7 years) and Livingston County (76.1 years), with a 22.1% poor/fair health rate that exceeds most nearby counties. The county does offer stronger primary care access at 34 per 100K—triple Lincoln County's capacity—yet health outcomes remain comparatively weak. This gap suggests that supply alone doesn't guarantee care quality or population health.
Moderate insurance coverage, adequate primary care
Linn County's 11.3% uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 12.5%, meaning most residents access care through employer or public programs. With 34 primary care providers per 100K, the county has reasonable physician availability—nearly 7 times Lincoln County's supply. Yet the 22.1% poor/fair health rate suggests barriers beyond access: income inequality, transportation challenges, or disease prevalence may limit healthcare effectiveness.
Affordable plans help close care gaps
More than 1 in 10 Linn County residents lack health insurance, which delays diagnosis and treatment of preventable conditions. Even with decent primary care supply, uninsured individuals skip doctor visits due to cost concerns, worsening outcomes. Explore your options at Healthcare.gov to find subsidized coverage that fits your budget.
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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.