Scotland County Health Data

Scotland County has a health score of 33/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 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 Scotland County is 76.5 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Scotland County above the state average.

Scotland County's health score of 33/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 23.0% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Scotland County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (23.0%), and primary care physician access (171:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 33/100 ("Below Average"), Scotland County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 23.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Scotland County's health score of 33/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 23.0% 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.