Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.6 per 100K
Dentists
73.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
63.3
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 Iron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iron County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Iron County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Iron County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Iron County is 69.4 years, which is significantly lower than the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical provider ratios are also lower than national figures, with 11 primary care providers and 127 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county’s uninsured rate is 13.0%, higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.4% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationwide. 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.