Barry County Health Data
Barry County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.5
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 Barry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barry County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Barry County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Barry County, Missouri.
In Barry County, 14.2% of the population lacks health insurance, a figure higher than the 12.5% Missouri state average and the 10% national average. The average life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. For every 100,000 residents, there are 75 primary care providers, which is similar to the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 119 per 100,000, less than half of the national median of 250. Additionally, 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. These numbers reflect the intersection of insurance coverage and health outcomes in the local area. 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.