Cooper County Health Data
Cooper County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
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 Cooper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cooper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cooper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cooper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cooper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 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 Cooper 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
Life Expectancy in Cooper County Outpaces State Average
Health data brief for Cooper County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Cooper County is 77.3 years, exceeding the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric highlights the county's health profile in contrast to other local access data points. The county's primary care provider ratio is 23 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the ratio of mental health providers is 124 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. About 19.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.5%, slightly higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cooper 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 Cooper 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.