Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
484
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.3
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| 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 Greene 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
Greene County Mental Health Access Surpasses National Benchmark
Health data brief for Greene County, Missouri.
Greene County has 484 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 75.0 years, higher than the Missouri mark of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Local health surveys show that 16.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate in Greene County is 11.1%, lower than the Missouri state rate of 12.5% but higher than the national rate of 10%. In terms of primary care, there are 93 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the 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.