Ste. Genevieve County Health Data
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.0 per 100K
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 Ste. Genevieve County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ste. Genevieve | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ste. Genevieve County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ste. Genevieve County Records 43 Primary Care Providers per 100K
Health data brief for Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri.
Ste. Genevieve County has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 107 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 76.5 years, exceeding the Missouri average of 74.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is lower than the state's 12.5% and near the national 10% figure. Approximately 19.5% of adults in the county 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.