Cape Girardeau County Health Data
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 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
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
304
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Cape Girardeau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cape Girardeau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 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 | 25.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cape Girardeau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cape Girardeau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cape Girardeau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cape Girardeau County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cape Girardeau County Mental Health Provider Density Surpasses State Baseline
Health data brief for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Cape Girardeau County features 304 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also higher than the national norm, at 90 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 75.8 years, higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 but lower than the national 77-year average. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than the state average of 12.5% and slightly better than the 10% national average. Additionally, 19.4% of the adult population reports being in 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.