Barton County Health Data
Barton County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.3 per 100K
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 Barton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Barton County Residents Report Nearly 24 Percent Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Barton County, Missouri.
Approximately 23.6% of Barton County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county records an average life expectancy of 75.4 years, which is higher than the 74.3-year state average but remains below the national average of 77 years. About 14.5% of residents are without health insurance, exceeding both the 12.5% state average and the 10% national average. Clinical provider access is lower than national benchmarks, with 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70, and 77 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to a national median of 250. These data points provide a snapshot of the health and provider landscape in the county. Explore state-level data.
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.