Ste. Genevieve County Health Data
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Health Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve achieves above-average longevity
At 76.5 years, Ste. Genevieve residents live 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years, reflecting solid health and healthcare access for a rural county. With 19.5% reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 21%—the county demonstrates effective chronic disease management.
Ste. Genevieve ranks in Missouri's top tier
Ste. Genevieve's 76.5-year life expectancy exceeds Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 2.2 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. The 10.4% uninsured rate is notably lower than Missouri's 12.5%, showing better-than-average coverage penetration.
Ste. Genevieve holds strong regional position
Ste. Genevieve's 76.5-year life expectancy ranks second in the region, behind only St. Charles (79.1), and outpaces St. Louis County (76.3) and all other neighboring counties. With 43 primary care providers and 107 mental health providers per 100K, the county offers solid access without reaching urban density levels.
Rural healthcare network serves community well
Ste. Genevieve's 43 primary care providers per 100K provide reasonable access to routine care, while 107 mental health providers per 100K ensure behavioral health services are within reach for most residents. At 10.4% uninsured, nearly all residents have coverage that enables them to use available services.
Keep coverage continuous for best outcomes
Ste. Genevieve's health success depends partly on consistent insurance coverage; if you're among the 10.4% uninsured, marketplace plans at Healthcare.gov can connect you quickly. Renew coverage annually during open enrollment to maintain uninterrupted access to the county's healthcare network.
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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.