Adair County Health Data
Adair County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
175
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
322
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 174.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adair County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adair County Primary Care Provider Concentration Reaches 175 Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Adair County, Missouri.
Adair County reports a primary care provider concentration of 175 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. This medical workforce density is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 322 per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 250. Residents in the county have an average life expectancy of 75.9 years. This lifespan is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Currently, 10.8% of the local population lacks health insurance, which is less than the 12.5% state average. Additionally, 21.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The data suggests that local clinical access metrics are notably higher than national norms even as other health indicators remain near state averages. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.