Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson 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
Johnson County Life Expectancy Surpasses Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Johnson County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Johnson County is 75.5 years, exceeding the Missouri average of 74.3 years, though it is lower than the national average of 77 years. The county has an uninsured rate of 10.5%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% and nearly equivalent to the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 233 per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 250. Approximately 17.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure just above the national average of 17%. The life expectancy metric represents the county's most significant departure from state norms. 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.