Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
378
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.5
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 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 | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry 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
Henry County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Henry County, Missouri.
Mental health providers in Henry County are available at a rate of 378 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical landscape also includes 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly exceeding the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy matches the state average exactly at 74.3 years, both of which are lower than the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, the uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national average. Roughly 19.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Henry County, Missouri
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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.