Atchison County Health Data
Atchison County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Atchison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atchison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Atchison County Mental Health Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Atchison County, Missouri.
Atchison County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 59 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of physical health, the primary care provider ratio is 38 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. The county has an average life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 12.7% of residents lack health insurance, which is slightly higher than the 12.5% state average and exceeds the 10% national average. Additionally, 19.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. These figures reflect local provider availability and health status compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.