Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Missouri
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Webster County, Missouri
Webster County edges ahead nationally
At 74.7 years, Webster County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 73.5 years by more than a year. Yet nearly 1 in 5 residents report poor or fair health, tracking closely with national rates of self-reported poor health around 18%.
Outpacing Missouri's health baseline
Webster County ranks above Missouri's state average life expectancy of 74.3 years, placing it in the healthier tier statewide. Its 12.7% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average of 12.5%, reflecting stable coverage across the region.
Strongest primary care in the region
Webster County's 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represents solid access compared to neighboring Wright County's 16 per 100,000. Mental health services are well-distributed with 82 providers per 100,000, supporting residents managing chronic conditions and behavioral health.
Uninsured rates remain a gap
About 1 in 8 Webster County residents lack health insurance, slightly above Missouri's state average. This coverage gap can delay preventive care and routine checkups that keep people healthy.
Find coverage that fits your life
If you're among Webster County's uninsured residents, healthcare options exist for every income level. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health centers near you.
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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.