Shelby County Health Data

Shelby County has a health score of 38/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #51 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 Shelby County is 75.7 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Shelby County above the state average.

Shelby County's health score of 38/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 75.7 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Shelby County include: life expectancy (75.7 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 17:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 38/100 ("Below Average"), Shelby County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.7 years. 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Shelby County's health score of 38/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% 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.