Ozark County Health Data

Ozark County, Missouri

Health Score

19/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

11

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

11

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ozark County, Missouri

Ozark County health crisis demands urgent action

Ozark County residents live only 74.1 years—2 years below the U.S. average and matching Missouri's depressed baseline. Worst in this analysis, 27.5% of Ozark residents report poor or fair health, indicating widespread chronic disease and healthcare desperation.

Ozark ranks among Missouri's most distressed

At 74.1 years, Ozark County barely matches Missouri's average life expectancy and lags its own state by three-tenths of a year—a statistical mirror of systemic struggle. The 27.5% poor/fair health rate is among the state's absolute worst, signaling compounding crises in economy, access, and behavior.

Ozark severely lacks healthcare providers

Ozark County has just 11 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in this analysis, comparable only to Newton's shortage. At 11 mental health providers per 100,000, Ozark faces a behavioral health desert, leaving residents unable to access psychiatric care or counseling services.

Nearly 1 in 6 Ozark residents uninsured and alone

Ozark County's 15.6% uninsured rate is the highest in this analysis, affecting roughly 2,400 residents with no coverage safety net. Combined with catastrophic provider shortages, this creates a triple crisis: no money for care, nowhere to go, and no help once there.

Ozark County: coverage is critical now

If you're uninsured in Ozark County, health insurance is not a luxury—it's a lifeline protecting you from medical bankruptcy and connecting you to limited providers. Call 1-855-Missouri1 or visit the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace today to secure coverage that could save your life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ozark County, MO?
Ozark County has a health score of 19/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #105 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.
What is the life expectancy in Ozark County?
Life expectancy in Ozark County is 74.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Ozark County below the state average.
How does Ozark County health compare to the Missouri average?
Ozark County's health score of 19/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.6% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Ozark County?
Key health factors for Ozark County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (15.6%), and primary care physician access (11:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 11:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ozark County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 19/100 ("Below Average"), Ozark County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Ozark County?
Ozark County's health score of 19/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 15.6% 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.

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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.