Maries County Health Data
Maries County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Maries County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Maries | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Maries | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Maries | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Maries | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Maries County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Maries County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Maries County, Missouri.
In Maries County, 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.1%, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for the county is 74.3 years, exactly matching the Missouri state average but lower than the national average of 77 years. Access to specialized care includes 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is currently unavailable for this county in the NPPES records. These figures offer a statistical view of coverage and health outcomes in the region. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed county profiles.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Maries County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Maries County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.