Camden County Health Data
Camden County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Camden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Camden County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Camden County Uninsured Rate Higher Than National and State Markers
Health data brief for Camden County, Missouri.
The uninsured rate in Camden County is 13.9%, which exceeds the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. In terms of life expectancy, residents live an average of 76.8 years, nearly matching the national average of 77 and exceeding the state average of 74.3 years. The percentage of adults reporting fair or poor health is 18.5%, higher than the national 17% average. Primary care provider density is 76 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is measured at 211 per 100,000, 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
Get Care in Camden County, Missouri
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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.