Livingston County Health Data
Livingston County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.6 per 100K
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Livingston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Livingston 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
Livingston County Life Expectancy Surpasses Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Livingston County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Livingston County is 76.1 years, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and approaches the national average of approximately 77 years. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care is provided at a rate of 96 providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 17.8%, similar to the national benchmark of 17%. About 12.5% of the population is uninsured, matching the Missouri state average but exceeding the national rate of 10%. These figures provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status in the area. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings for more information on these metrics.
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.