Daviess County Health Data
Daviess County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 Daviess County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Daviess 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio Low in Daviess County
Health data brief for Daviess County, Missouri.
In Daviess County, the mental health provider ratio is 23 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 12 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Health outcome data shows a life expectancy of 75.9 years, which is longer than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 15.8%, which is higher than the state's average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Daviess 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 Daviess 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.