Cedar County Health Data
Cedar County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.3 per 100K
Dentists
13.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Cedar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cedar 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
Nearly One Quarter of Cedar County Adults Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Cedar County, Missouri.
In Cedar County, 24.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure notably higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for the county is 74.7 years, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Cedar County is 14.7%, which exceeds the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Provider ratios show there are 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 89 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These metrics describe the health status and service landscape in the county. 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.