St. Francois County
MissouriFIPS 29187
Pop. 66,9223 HospitalsSVI 0.73RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | St. Francois County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.8% | 10.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.6% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.7 | 4.3 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,666.98 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
43
Primary Care Physicians
64.1 per 100k
111
NPs & PAs
165.5 per 100k
31
Dentists
455
Hospital Beds
6.8 per 1,000
$11,474.15
Medicare Per Capita
1730.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | St. Francois County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.1% | — | |
| Depression | 26.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | — | |
| COPD | 10.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.7% | — | |
| Disability | 40.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 34.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.73
Socioeconomic Status0.74
Household Composition & Disability0.46
Minority Status & Language0.27
Housing Type & Transportation0.89
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in St. Francois County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health Center | Farmington | 133 | Rural |
| Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre | Bonne Terre | 1 | Rural |
| Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr | Farmington | 196 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health Center-Weber Road | 2015 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.