Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Records Primary Care Provider Ratio of 26 per 100,000
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Missouri.
Jefferson County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 26 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70. Access to mental health care follows a similar trend, with 116 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national benchmark of 250. The county reports an uninsured rate of 9.5%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The stark difference in primary care availability is the county's most prominent data point. Explore state-level data.
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.