Missouri Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Missouri
Universe
6,087,694
Total Uninsured
533,622
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Missouri
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured6.3%
Female Uninsured6.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured17.3%
Female Uninsured13.3%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured11.9%
Female Uninsured9.6%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.5%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 533,622 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 556,180 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 574,110 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 575,152 | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 565,099 | 9.4% |
| 2019 | 559,885 | 9.3% |
| 2018 | 581,002 | 9.7% |
| 2017 | 621,543 | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 673,329 | 11.3% |
| 2015 | 726,533 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 761,852 | 12.9% |
| 2013 | 776,915 | 13.2% |
| 2012 | 766,671 | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 8.8% of the population in Missouri does not have health insurance coverage.
In Missouri, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 17.3%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 8.8%.