Christian County Health Data
Christian County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 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
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Christian County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Christian County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Christian County Life Expectancy Exceeds Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Christian County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Christian County is 77.2 years, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. The county reports 112 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. There are 42 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in Christian County is 10.9%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. These numbers are part of the health outcomes and access data collected by federal agencies. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Christian 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 Christian 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.