DeKalb County Health Data
DeKalb County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 DeKalb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DeKalb 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 DeKalb County Exceeds Missouri Average
Health data brief for DeKalb County, Missouri.
DeKalb County reports a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is longer than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. Alongside this outcome, the primary care provider ratio is 27 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratio data for this county is currently unavailable. About 19.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly above the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 10.3%, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the state average of 12.5%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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.