Gasconade County Health Data
Gasconade County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.3 per 100K
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 Gasconade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gasconade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gasconade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gasconade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gasconade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gasconade 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
Gasconade County Mental Health Provider Workforce Below National Median
Health data brief for Gasconade County, Missouri.
Gasconade County has 61 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 72.3 years, which is lower than the Missouri state mark of 74.3 years and the national measure of 77 years. Survey data shows that 17.2% of people in the county report poor or fair health, a rate nearly equal to the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in Gasconade County is 13.0%, which is higher than the state rate of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, the county has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 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.