St. Francois County Health Data
St. Francois County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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. Francois County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Francois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Francois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Francois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Francois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Francois County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Francois County Life Expectancy Marked at 71.9 Years
Health data brief for St. Francois County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in St. Francois County is 71.9 years, which is about five years less than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Missouri average of 74.3 years. The county records 67 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is near the national median of 70. Mental health providers are more frequent at 321 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 13.6%, exceeding both the state's 12.5% and the national 10%. Approximately 20.1% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.