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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Worth County, MO?
Worth County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #42 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 Worth County?
Life expectancy in Worth County is 75.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Worth County above the state average.
How does Worth County health compare to the Missouri average?
Worth County's health score of 42/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Worth County?
Key health factors for Worth County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (12.6%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Worth County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Worth County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Worth County healthier than the Missouri average?
Worth County's health score of 42/100 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.

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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.