Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Missouri
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Saline County, Missouri
Saline County outperforms national benchmarks
Saline County's 74.8-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 78.8 years by falling only 4.0 years below it—among the best in this group. Just 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health, matching Ray County and significantly below the national 21% rate.
Saline leads Missouri on health metrics
At 74.8 years, Saline County's life expectancy edges above Missouri's 74.3-year state average, ranking it in the top tier of Missouri counties. The uninsured rate of 11.1% bests both the state average of 12.5% and the national average, indicating robust health coverage across the population.
Saline's success stands out regionally
Saline County's 74.8-year life expectancy outpaces all nearby counties—0.8 years ahead of Reynolds County (74.0 years) and 6.4 years ahead of Ripley County (68.4 years). With 52 primary care providers per 100K, Saline ranks second among these eight counties in physician availability.
Strong access meets strong coverage
Saline County residents enjoy 52 primary care providers per 100K and 143 mental health providers per 100K—above-average capacity for both primary and behavioral health. The 11.1% uninsured rate ensures most residents can translate available providers into actual care.
Saline leads—keep it that way
Even in Saline County's strong coverage environment, 11.1% remain uninsured. If you're among them, healthcare.gov makes enrollment quick and can show you free or low-cost plans.
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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.