St. Louis County Health Data
St. Louis County, Missouri
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
384
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County exceeds national health benchmarks
At 76.3 years, St. Louis County residents live 1.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years, demonstrating above-average health and longevity. With only 17.1% reporting poor or fair health versus the national rate of 21%, the county shows strong chronic disease management and preventive care outcomes.
St. Louis County leads Missouri's suburbs
St. Louis County's 76.3-year life expectancy exceeds Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 2 years, placing it among the state's healthier counties. The 7.3% uninsured rate is significantly lower than Missouri's 12.5%, reflecting the county's relative affluence and strong employer-based coverage.
St. Louis County rivals regional health leaders
St. Louis County's 76.3-year life expectancy trails only St. Charles (79.1) and Ste. Genevieve (76.5) in the region, signaling consistent, above-average health outcomes. With 121 primary care providers and 384 mental health providers per 100K, St. Louis County has abundant clinical resources that rival urban centers and far exceed most rural peers.
Robust provider network supports prevention
St. Louis County's 121 primary care providers per 100K enable patients to find convenient preventive care, while 384 mental health providers per 100K ensure behavioral health services are accessible without major waits. The low 7.3% uninsured rate means most residents can afford to act on providers' recommendations, supporting consistent treatment and better long-term health.
Maintain optimal coverage for your family
St. Louis County's strong healthcare infrastructure is most effective when paired with continuous coverage; during open enrollment, review your plan to ensure it still fits your family's needs. Visit Healthcare.gov or your employer's benefits portal to compare options and lock in coverage.
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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.