Moniteau County Health Data
Moniteau County, Missouri
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Moniteau County, Missouri
Moniteau holds steady on life expectancy
At 74.8 years, Moniteau County's life expectancy sits just below the U.S. average of 74.4 years, typical of many American counties. The 20.2% poor or fair health rate aligns with national patterns, though the county faces unique challenges in healthcare access.
Slightly above Missouri's baseline
Moniteau's life expectancy of 74.8 years exceeds Missouri's 74.3-year average by 0.5 years, ranking it in the middle of Missouri's health outcomes. However, the county's 17.7% uninsured rate substantially exceeds the state average of 12.5%, affecting insurance coverage.
High uninsurance in a stable region
Moniteau's 74.8-year life expectancy is comparable to Miller County (74.9 years) and Mercer County (75.8 years), but its 17.7% uninsured rate is the highest among nearby counties. The county's 7 primary care providers per 100K is a critical shortage—among the lowest in the region—creating access bottlenecks.
Severe shortage of primary care
Moniteau's 17.7% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 5 residents lack health coverage, and those with insurance face a severe provider crunch with only 7 primary care physicians per 100K. The shortage forces residents to travel for routine care or delay treatment, undermining preventive health.
Get covered despite provider gaps
With Moniteau's critical provider shortage, having insurance becomes even more essential—it opens options for care coordination and specialist referrals. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to find coverage, and ask your doctor about telehealth to bridge local access gaps.
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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.