Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County Primary Care Provider Access Trails National Norms
Health data brief for Macon County, Missouri.
Macon County records 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care shows a similar pattern, with 59 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 75.9 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 but below the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 11.4%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% and slightly above the national average of 10%. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 18.8%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics represent data collected by the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.