Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
173
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Madison County Tracks Below Missouri Average
Health data brief for Madison County, Missouri.
Residents in Madison County have a life expectancy of 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 19.8%, higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical access, there are 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 173 per 100,000, which is higher than many nearby counties but lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 10.8%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% and close to the national average of 10%. This information summarizes regional health and provider availability statistics. Review state-level data at the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.