Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.5 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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 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) | 70.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrison County Primary Care Provider Rate Trails National Median
Health data brief for Harrison County, Missouri.
Primary care providers in Harrison County number 25 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county reports 97 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents stands at 77.1 years, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and roughly aligned with the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.3% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% and similar to the national average of 10%. These metrics reflect provider availability and resident outcomes relative to state benchmarks. 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.