Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Missouri
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Missouri
Washington County faces severe health challenges
Washington County's life expectancy of 69.7 years is 4.8 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years—a substantial gap signaling major health crises. With 23.0% of residents reporting poor or fair health, Washington County experiences some of the nation's worst health outcomes.
Missouri's lowest life expectancy county
At 69.7 years, Washington County's life expectancy falls 4.6 years below Missouri's 74.3 average, making it the state's worst-performing county. The 23.0% poor/fair health rate adds to the troubling picture of a county facing serious, systemic health crisis.
A regional health emergency
Washington County's 69.7-year life expectancy is dramatically lower than all nearby counties, with Stone County (76.0), Warren County (75.6), and even struggling Texas County (72.6) all significantly ahead. At 23.0% poor/fair health, Washington County far exceeds all regional peers.
Uninsured rate compounds access issues
Washington County has 13.7% of residents uninsured—above Missouri's average—while offering only 30 primary care providers per 100,000. The 111 mental health providers per 100,000 show some behavioral health capacity, but basic primary care access remains strained.
Insurance is essential here
With the state's lowest life expectancy and high uninsured rate, Washington County residents must prioritize health coverage and preventive care immediately. Contact the Missouri marketplace or call 1-855-4-INSURE for urgent enrollment assistance and access to critical health services.
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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.