Caldwell County Health Data
Caldwell County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.2 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 Caldwell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caldwell 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
Caldwell County Primary Care Provider Rate Significantly Lower Than State
Health data brief for Caldwell County, Missouri.
Caldwell County reports a primary care provider ratio of 11 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability follows a similar trend at 34 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, which is higher than Missouri's 12.5% and the national 10% average. Additionally, 20.0% of adults report being in fair or poor health, higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Caldwell County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Caldwell County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.