Dent County Health Data
Dent County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.6
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 Dent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dent 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
Primary Care Provider Access in Dent County Missouri
Health data brief for Dent County, Missouri.
Dent County has 28 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county's life expectancy is 71.1 years, which is shorter than the Missouri state mark of 74.3 years and the national measure of roughly 77 years. Health survey data shows that 22.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 13.9%, while the Missouri state rate is 12.5% and the national rate is 10%. Additionally, the county has 150 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which trails the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. 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.