Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Carroll County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Carroll County, Missouri.
Carroll County records 60 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably different from the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county has 36 providers per 100,000 people, while the national median stands at 70. Data shows an uninsured rate of 11.7% for the county, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national average. Life expectancy in Carroll County is 74.8 years, slightly higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years yet lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.3% of adults in the county report their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures reflect documented health and provider availability metrics for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.