Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, Missouri
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Sullivan County, Missouri
Sullivan County faces health headwinds
Sullivan County's life expectancy of 74.7 years matches the U.S. average of 74.5 years, but 23.8% of adults report poor or fair health—significantly higher than the national rate of 21%. This gap suggests Sullivan residents experience more chronic illness and health challenges than typical Americans.
Below average among Missouri counties
Sullivan County's 74.7-year life expectancy falls just above Missouri's 74.3 average, but the county's 23.8% poor/fair health rate is notably higher than the state average. This pattern indicates Sullivan residents face more health struggles despite similar life expectancy.
Struggling compared to nearby counties
Sullivan County's 23.8% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in its region, exceeding Stone County (18.7%) and Taney County (20.9%). The county's 74.7-year life expectancy also trails nearby Warren County (75.6 years), marking it as a health challenge area.
Better insurance coverage, limited mental health data
Sullivan County's 12.0% uninsured rate actually beats Missouri's 12.5% average, and primary care providers are plentiful at 34 per 100,000. However, mental health provider data is unavailable, leaving questions about access to behavioral health services in the county.
Strengthen your health safety net
Even with 12% of Sullivan County uninsured, expanding coverage remains critical given the high rates of reported poor or fair health. Contact the Missouri marketplace or local health department to confirm your coverage and discuss preventive care options.
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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.