Maries County Health Data
Maries County, Missouri
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Maries County, Missouri
Maries County lags U.S. health standards
At 74.3 years, Maries County residents live 2.1 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, indicating chronic health challenges. With 22.0% reporting poor or fair health, the county exceeds national benchmarks, reflecting high disease burden and preventive care gaps. These metrics place Maries County firmly in America's health-challenged communities.
Exactly at Missouri's state average
Maries County's 74.3-year life expectancy matches Missouri's state average exactly, placing it in the middle statewide—neither a leader nor an outlier. However, the 22.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds state averages, suggesting residents live longer but with greater disease burden. This pattern indicates survival despite chronic conditions rather than robust health and prevention.
Lower performance than most regional peers
Maries County's 74.3-year life expectancy falls below neighboring Lincoln County (75.7 years) and Livingston County (76.1 years), with a 22.0% poor/fair health rate that exceeds all nearby counties except Linn (22.1%) and McDonald (25.4%). Primary care data is limited (N/A reported), suggesting supply challenges that impede routine physician access. The 36 mental health providers per 100K fall short of regional standards, indicating sparse behavioral health support.
Highest uninsured rate in the cluster
Maries County's 13.1% uninsured rate ranks above Missouri's state average of 12.5%, representing structural gaps in coverage pathways. Primary care provider data is unavailable, suggesting limited physician supply that creates true access barriers beyond insurance gaps. Residents likely travel significant distances for routine preventive care, delaying diagnoses and worsening health trajectories.
Coverage is your entry to care
More than 1 in 8 Maries County residents lack health insurance—a higher rate than most peers—closing off preventive services that could extend life and reduce disease burden. Visit Healthcare.gov during open enrollment to compare plans; many offer free preventive care even before deductibles apply. Coverage won't solve all access barriers, but it's the essential first 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.