New Madrid County Health Data

New Madrid County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #107 out of 115 counties in Missouri (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in New Madrid County is 69.0 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making New Madrid County below the state average.

New Madrid County's health score of 17/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 69.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for New Madrid County include: life expectancy (69.0 years), uninsured rate (12.5%), and primary care physician access (6:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 32:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), New Madrid County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.0 years. 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

New Madrid County's health score of 17/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 12.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.