Bates County Health Data
Bates County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Bates County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bates County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Bates County Below National Median
Health data brief for Bates County, Missouri.
Bates County has 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is matched by a mental health provider concentration of 74 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, which is higher than the 74.3-year state average but shorter than the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate stands at 13.4%, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These statistics describe the clinical access and general health profile of the county. 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.