Dunklin County Health Data
Dunklin County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Dunklin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dunklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dunklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dunklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dunklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dunklin County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Dunklin County Below State and National Marks
Health data brief for Dunklin County, Missouri.
Dunklin County records a life expectancy of 68.9 years, which is notably lower than the Missouri state measure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 24.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national benchmark of 17%. Regarding health insurance, 13.3% of the population is uninsured, compared to 12.5% across the state of Missouri and 10% nationally. The provider workforce includes 25 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are also 248 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that nearly matches the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dunklin 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 Dunklin 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.