Callaway County Health Data
Callaway County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Callaway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Callaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Callaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Callaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Callaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Callaway 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
Callaway County Uninsured Rate Better Than Missouri Average
Health data brief for Callaway County, Missouri.
Callaway County’s uninsured rate is 9.8%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% and roughly equal to the national average of 10%. The county reports a primary care provider ratio of 38 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 192 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 76.0 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 but lower than the national 77-year average. About 20.0% of adults in the county report fair or poor health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.