St. Louis city Health Data
St. Louis city, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
603
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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. Louis city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Louis city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Louis city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Louis city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 7.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Louis city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Louis city nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Louis City Mental Health Provider Ratio Reaches 603
Health data brief for St. Louis city, Missouri.
St. Louis city has 603 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national median of 70, with 97 providers per 100,000 people. Despite these clinical ratios, life expectancy is 71.5 years, which is shorter than the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, lower than the state's 12.5% and near the national 10%. About 20.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.