St. Charles County Health Data

St. Charles County, Missouri

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

86/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.1 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

47

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

235

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

14.2%

State avg 20.4%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

7.8

per 100K residentsCDC: 46.8 per 100K

Dentists

2.9

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

6.1

per 100K residents

Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where St. Charles County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSt. CharlesState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.5%39.0%37.6%3.5 pts better than state
Diabetes8.8%11.0%11.2%2.2 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure28.4%34.0%33.5%5.6 pts better than state
Depression23.5%26.4%24.1%2.9 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSt. CharlesState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking12.2%19.4%16.3%7.2 pts better than state
Binge Drinking20.2%17.5%17.8%2.7 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity22.2%31.0%27.0%8.8 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSt. CharlesState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.3%75.8%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)65.6%55.4%57.3%10.2 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)77.4%71.9%73.3%5.5 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureSt. CharlesState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.1%19.8%18.6%3.7 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration40.6%39.4%37.3%1.2 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Charles County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

St. Charles County Reports Uninsured Rate of 6.2 Percent

Health data brief for St. Charles County, Missouri.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

The uninsured rate in St. Charles County is 6.2%, which is about half of the Missouri average of 12.5% and lower than the national 10% average. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, exceeding both the state average of 74.3 years and the national 77-year benchmark. Regarding clinical access, the county has 47 primary care providers and 235 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 14.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in St. Charles County, Missouri

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Progress West Hospital

ER
4/5
(636) 344-2273
2 Progress Point Pkwy, Ofallon, MO 63368
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Ssm St Joseph Health Center

ER
3/5
(636) 947-5000
300 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Barnes-jewish St Peters Hospital

ER
3/5
(636) 916-9000
10 Hospital Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of St. Charles County, MO?
St. Charles County has a health score of 86/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #1 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 St. Charles County?
Life expectancy in St. Charles County is 79.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making St. Charles County above the state average.
How does St. Charles County health compare to the Missouri average?
St. Charles County's health score of 86/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 79.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect St. Charles County?
Key health factors for St. Charles County include: life expectancy (79.1 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 235:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is St. Charles County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 86/100 ("Excellent"), St. Charles County is one of the healthier counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is St. Charles County healthier than the Missouri average?
St. Charles County's health score of 86/100 exceeds the Missouri average of 38/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.