Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
59.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.0 per 100K
Dentists
33.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.3
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas 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 Trails National Median in Douglas County
Health data brief for Douglas County, Missouri.
Douglas County reports 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to other medical professionals also differs from regional norms; the county has 98 mental health providers per 100,000 people, a rate lower than the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 73.0 years, while the Missouri state measure is 74.3 years and the national expectation is 77 years. According to health survey data, 21.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate is 12.2%, slightly lower than the Missouri state rate of 12.5% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.