Cole County Health Data
Cole County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Cole County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cole 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
Cole County Uninsured Rate Better Than National Average
Health data brief for Cole County, Missouri.
Cole County reports an uninsured rate of 9.1%, placing it below both the Missouri state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. This figure correlates with several other health-related data points for the region. For instance, the life expectancy for residents is 77.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 70 per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. Furthermore, the mental health provider ratio is 252 per 100,000, which is consistent with the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data also shows that 15.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.