Holt County Health Data
Holt County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 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
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
70.5
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 Holt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Holt 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
Holt County Life Expectancy Surpasses Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Holt County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Holt County is 78.2 years, which is nearly four years longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. Despite this, 20.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to 17% of adults nationwide. The county reports 47 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. No data for primary care providers was available for this period. The uninsured rate stands at 10.6%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% and comparable to the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Holt County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Holt County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.