Health Profile of Reynolds County, Missouri
Reynolds County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Reynolds County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Reynolds County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.2% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Reynolds County is 78.2 years, about 1.3 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2%, higher than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.2% of residents, higher than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
2,729 residents in Reynolds County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 161 87 men · 74 women
- 75–84 448 199 men · 249 women
- 65–74 763 393 men · 370 women
- 50–64 1,357 697 men · 660 women
Younger residents
1,100 residents in Reynolds County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 372 218 boys · 154 girls
- 7–12 325 179 boys · 147 girls
- 3–7 237 126 boys · 111 girls
- 0–3 166 87 boys · 79 girls
About 468 residents in Reynolds County (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Reynolds County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.7% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Reynolds County is about 17% higher than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Reynolds County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.8% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.3% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Reynolds County are about the same as in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,075 cigarettes a day, 362,254 a month, or 4.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 132,826 minutes a day and 48.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reynolds County is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.18 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Reynolds County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.19 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Reynolds County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Reynolds County, MO Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Reynolds County, MO is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 6,010 residents against a local median of 9,446. Reynolds County, MO sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 9% below the local median at 12.2% against 13.5%. Reynolds County, MO has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds County, MO | 6,010 | 78.2 yrs #1/6 | 12.2% #3/6 | 38.7% #2/6 |
| Iron County, MO | 9,446 | 75.4 yrs | 10.8% | 41.4% |
| Carter County, MO | 5,297 | 75.9 yrs | 14.6% | 39.3% |
| Shannon County, MO | 7,177 | 76.9 yrs | 8.8% | 39.7% |
| Wayne County, MO | 10,862 | 75.1 yrs | 13.5% | 40.8% |
| Dent County, MO | 14,539 | 75.4 yrs | 15.6% | 38.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Reynolds County, Missouri has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Reynolds County, Missouri.
How healthy is Reynolds County, Missouri?
Reynolds County, Missouri has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Reynolds County, Missouri one of the healthiest counties in Missouri?
Reynolds County ranks 76th healthiest out of 115 counties in Missouri by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Reynolds County, Missouri?
People in Reynolds County, Missouri can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Reynolds County, Missouri?
12.2% of residents in Reynolds County, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.5 points above the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Reynolds County, Missouri residents are obese?
38.7% of adults in Reynolds County, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points above the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Reynolds County, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,075 cigarettes a day, 362,254 a month, or 4.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 132,826 minutes a day and 48.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reynolds County is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.18 lifetimes a year.
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