Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.4 per 100K
Dentists
12.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Lafayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lafayette County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Lafayette County, Missouri.
Lafayette County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 and stands as the county's most distinctive metric. This provider ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider count of 157 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national benchmark of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 11.9%, slightly lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Lafayette County is 74.9 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.