Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Missouri
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Missouri
Montgomery trails national health average
At 73.8 years, Montgomery County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 74.4 years by 0.6 years, indicating health outcomes below the American baseline. The 20.9% poor or fair health rate exceeds national figures, reflecting chronic disease burdens and healthcare access challenges.
Below Missouri's health average
Montgomery's 73.8-year life expectancy falls 0.5 years short of Missouri's 74.3-year average, ranking it among the state's lower-performing counties. The county's 12.0% uninsured rate is slightly below Missouri's 12.5% average, though coverage alone cannot offset other barriers.
Struggling within its region
Montgomery's 73.8-year life expectancy trails all nearby counties, including Monroe County (76.1 years) and Miller County (74.9 years), by significant margins. With 18 primary care providers per 100K, the county offers moderate physician access but falls short of regional peers.
Coverage above average, access below
Montgomery's 12.0% uninsured rate is slightly better than Missouri's state average, but 18 primary care providers per 100K leaves gaps in routine care access. Mental health providers at 44 per 100K offer baseline behavioral health support but lag counties with stronger resources.
Health insurance is a foundation
Montgomery's 12% uninsured rate means improvements in coverage could boost community health across the board—insurance opens doors to preventive visits and chronic disease management. If you lack coverage, visit healthcare.gov or MO Health Net to enroll in plans that fit 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.