Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Linn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Linn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Linn County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Linn County, Missouri.
Linn County reports 34 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the primary care provider ratio stands at 34 per 100,000, roughly half the national median of 70. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 22.1%, higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but still trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.3%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from current federal health and census records. Check the CDC County Health Rankings for Missouri 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.