Reynolds County Health Data
Reynolds County, Missouri
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Reynolds County, Missouri
Reynolds life expectancy near national norm
Reynolds County's 74.0-year life expectancy is within 4.8 years of the U.S. average of 78.8 years, but nearly 1 in 4 residents (23.8%) report poor or fair health—well above the national 21% rate. This disconnect suggests managing chronic conditions remains a significant challenge despite reasonable longevity.
Reynolds slightly below Missouri average
At 74.0 years, Reynolds County trails Missouri's 74.3-year state average by a narrow margin, ranking it in the middle tier of Missouri counties. The uninsured rate of 15.3% exceeds the state average of 12.5%, indicating a healthcare coverage gap affecting roughly 1 in 7 residents.
Reynolds outpaces struggling rural neighbors
Reynolds County's 74.0-year life expectancy beats nearby Ripley County (68.4 years) and Shannon County (71.7 years), though falls short of neighboring Saline County (74.8 years). Reynolds' 33 primary care providers per 100K rival regional averages, but its 15.3% uninsured rate ranks among the highest in the area.
Mental health access stands out regionally
Reynolds County's 185 mental health providers per 100K residents is exceptional for the region, offering robust behavioral health support. However, the 15.3% uninsured rate may prevent some residents from accessing these providers, and primary care capacity at 33 per 100K could tighten if demand increases.
High uninsured rate demands action
Nearly 1 in 6 Reynolds County residents lack insurance—well above state and national averages. Visiting healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-MEDICARE can connect uninsured residents to affordable coverage and mental health services.
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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.