Buchanan County Health Data
Buchanan County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
223
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Buchanan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Buchanan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Buchanan County Life Expectancy Trails Missouri and National Averages
Health data brief for Buchanan County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Buchanan County is 73.4 years, falling below the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare coverage, 12.1% of the population is uninsured, slightly lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national rate. Data from the CDC shows that 19.8% of adults report fair or poor health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county has 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 223 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.