Chariton County Health Data
Chariton County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Chariton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chariton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chariton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chariton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chariton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chariton 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
Chariton County Primary Care Access Differs From National Median
Health data brief for Chariton County, Missouri.
Chariton County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 68 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in Chariton County is 75.6 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.9%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national average. About 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure nearly equal to the 17% national average. These statistics are based on standard federal health provider and census datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Chariton County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Chariton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.