Dallas County Health Data
Dallas County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 5.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
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 Dallas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dallas 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
Dallas County Primary Care Provider Ratio Low
Health data brief for Dallas County, Missouri.
The primary care provider ratio in Dallas County is 6 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This access metric correlates with a mental health provider ratio of 39 per 100,000, also well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for county residents is 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county stands at 14.8%, which is higher than the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dallas 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 Dallas 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.