Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Mental Health Provider Density in Clinton County
Health data brief for Clinton County, Missouri.
The ratio of mental health providers in Clinton County stands at 37 for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density is recorded alongside other health metrics, including a primary care provider ratio of 61 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, the county reports a life expectancy of 75.5 years. This duration is longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, approximately 18.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Clinton County is 9.8%, which is lower than the state's average of 12.5% and aligns closely with the 10% national average. 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.