Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
348
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler 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
Life Expectancy in Butler County Measured at 70.2 Years
Health data brief for Butler County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Butler County is 70.2 years, more than six years shorter than the national average of 77 years and four years shorter than the Missouri average of 74.3 years. The county’s fair or poor health rate is 22.6%, higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 13.8%, compared to 12.5% across the state of Missouri and 10% nationally. Butler County has 95 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is also above the national median at 348 per 100,000, compared to 250 nationally. 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.