Stone County Health Data

Stone County, Missouri

Health Score

44/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Stone County, Missouri

Stone County's life expectancy tops US average

Stone County residents live to 76.0 years on average, outpacing the U.S. average of 74.5 years. Just 18.7% of Stone County adults report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 21%, suggesting a healthier-than-average population.

Healthier than most Missouri counties

At 76.0 years, Stone County's life expectancy ranks above Missouri's state average of 74.3 years. This 1.7-year advantage reflects better health outcomes across the county compared to most peers in the state.

A bright spot in the Ozark region

Stone County outperforms neighboring Taney County (74.9 years) and Taney County's 20.9% poor/fair health rate versus Stone's 18.7%. Compared to nearby Warren County (75.6 years), Stone remains competitive in regional health outcomes.

Healthcare access remains uneven

Stone County has 13.6% of residents uninsured, slightly above Missouri's 12.5% average, while primary care providers total 25 per 100,000 residents. Mental health services are more robust at 52 per 100,000, suggesting residents may find behavioral health care more accessible than routine primary care.

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With 13.6% of Stone County residents uninsured, exploring health insurance through the Missouri marketplace or Medicaid could improve access to preventive care and treatment. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for enrollment assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Stone County, MO?
Stone County has a health score of 44/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #37 out of 115 counties in Missouri (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Stone County?
Life expectancy in Stone County is 76.0 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Stone County above the state average.
How does Stone County health compare to the Missouri average?
Stone County's health score of 44/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Stone County?
Key health factors for Stone County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (13.6%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 52:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Stone County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 44/100 ("Below Average"), Stone County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Stone County healthier than the Missouri average?
Stone County's health score of 44/100 exceeds the Missouri average of 38/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Stone County has better primary care access (25:1 ratio) than the state average (43:1).

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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.