Gentry County Health Data
Gentry County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.4 per 100K
Dentists
16.1
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 Gentry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gentry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gentry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gentry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gentry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gentry 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
Gentry County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Gentry County, Missouri.
Gentry County has 32 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, which is slightly higher than the Missouri mark of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.1%, which is higher than both the state rate of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. About 20.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. The local primary care workforce includes 32 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.