Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.2
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.9 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 Cass 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
Cass County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Cass County, Missouri.
Cass County has an uninsured rate of 8.9%, a figure lower than both the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, matching the national average and exceeding the state average of 74.3 years. Regarding medical access, the county has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70. There are 141 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. Data indicates that 14.8% of adults in Cass County report their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These numbers provide a snapshot of health coverage and provider availability based on current census and health reporting. 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.