St. Francois County Health Data
St. Francois County, Missouri
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
321
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Francois County, Missouri
St. Francois faces critical health disparities
At 71.9 years, St. Francois County's life expectancy is 2.6 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, marking one of Missouri's shortest lifespans. With 20.1% of adults reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 21%—the county shows a troubling disconnect, suggesting concentrated serious illness rather than widespread moderate problems.
St. Francois ranks among Missouri's lowest
St. Francois's 71.9-year life expectancy trails Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 2.4 years, placing it near the bottom of the state's 114 counties. The uninsured rate of 13.6% exceeds Missouri's 12.5% average, adding economic barriers on top of existing health challenges.
St. Francois struggles worse than surrounding areas
St. Francois's 71.9-year life expectancy is 4.6 years below Ste. Genevieve (76.5) and 4.4 years below St. Louis County (76.3), indicating a severe health crisis relative to nearby counties. Despite having 67 primary care and 321 mental health providers per 100K—the highest mental health capacity in the region—outcomes remain poor, suggesting systemic barriers beyond provider supply.
Provider abundance masks deeper access barriers
St. Francois paradoxically has strong provider numbers—67 primary care and 321 mental health providers per 100K—yet residents live significantly shorter lives, pointing to barriers like transportation, poverty, or medication adherence. The 13.6% uninsured rate means 1 in 7 residents lack coverage, forcing many to delay or skip needed care despite providers' availability.
Insurance is your first step to better health
St. Francois residents should prioritize finding affordable coverage; uninsured status amplifies the county's existing health challenges and prevents access to the providers available. Enroll in a marketplace plan at Healthcare.gov or call local health department for help navigating options and finding coverage today.
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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.