Stoddard County Health Data
Stoddard County, Missouri
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Stoddard County, Missouri
Stoddard faces the nation's health challenges
At 73.5 years, Stoddard County's life expectancy is 1 year below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, and 22.5% report poor or fair health—above the national average of 21%. These metrics suggest higher rates of chronic illness and preventable mortality than the nation as a whole.
Stoddard ranks near Missouri's bottom
Stoddard's 73.5-year life expectancy trails Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 0.8 years, placing it in the lower half of the state's counties. The 13.9% uninsured rate is among Missouri's highest, exceeding the state average of 12.5% and adding financial barriers to accessing care.
Stoddard underperforms across the region
Stoddard's 73.5-year life expectancy is the lowest among its peers, 3 years below Ste. Genevieve (76.5) and 2.8 years below St. Louis County (76.3). With 49 primary care providers and 74 mental health providers per 100K, Stoddard has moderate provider density but faces limited mental health capacity relative to need.
Coverage gaps limit access to available care
Stoddard's 13.9% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 7 residents lack health insurance, the highest rate among its neighbors, forcing many to postpone care despite 49 primary care providers per 100K. The 74 mental health providers per 100K fall short of regional averages, creating both financial and logistical barriers to behavioral health treatment.
Enrollment today protects your health tomorrow
Stoddard's health challenges make insurance coverage urgent; if you're uninsured, marketplace plans with income-based subsidies may be far cheaper than you expect. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 immediately to enroll and gain access to preventive care and the county's primary care 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.