Worth County Health Data
Worth County, Missouri
Health Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Worth County, Missouri
Worth County leads in life expectancy
Worth County residents live to 75.1 years on average—more than 1.5 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years. However, 19.2% report poor or fair health, suggesting chronic conditions persist despite longer lifespans.
Missouri's healthier counties
At 75.1 years, Worth County significantly outpaces Missouri's state average life expectancy of 74.3 years. Its 12.6% uninsured rate is nearly identical to the state average of 12.5%.
Best primary care access locally
Worth County leads its region with 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far exceeding Wright County's 16 per 100,000. Mental health provider data is limited, but strong primary care capacity supports early intervention and disease prevention.
Coverage nearly universal, but gaps remain
About 1 in 8 Worth County residents lack health insurance, a fraction higher than Missouri's 12.5% state average. Access to primary care is strong, but uninsured neighbors may skip preventive visits due to out-of-pocket costs.
Secure affordable health coverage
Worth County residents without insurance have clear pathways to coverage through Medicaid, marketplace plans, and federally qualified health centers. Explore options at healthcare.gov or call your local health department to find a plan within your budget.
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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.