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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Webster County, MO?
Webster County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 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 Webster County?
Life expectancy in Webster County is 74.7 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Webster County above the state average.
How does Webster County health compare to the Missouri average?
Webster County's health score of 41/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 74.7 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Webster County?
Key health factors for Webster County include: life expectancy (74.7 years), uninsured rate (12.7%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 82:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Webster County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Webster County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.7 years. 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Webster County healthier than the Missouri average?
Webster County's health score of 41/100 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. Webster County has better primary care access (38:1 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.