Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
270
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
0.8
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 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) | 68.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper 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
Jasper County Exceeds National Median for Primary Care Provider Access
Health data brief for Jasper County, Missouri.
Jasper County has 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 and the state average. This provider availability stands alongside a mental health provider ratio of 270 per 100,000 residents, also above the national benchmark of 250. However, 14.0% of the county is uninsured, compared to a state average of 12.5% and a national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 73.8 years, slightly shorter than the Missouri average of 74.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s primary care ratio remains its most distinctive health metric relative to broader 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.