McDonald County Health Data
McDonald County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.6 per 100K
Dentists
21.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.3
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 McDonald County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McDonald | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McDonald | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McDonald | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McDonald | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McDonald 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
McDonald County Uninsured Rate Significantly Higher Than Missouri Average
Health data brief for McDonald County, Missouri.
McDonald County reports an uninsured rate of 18.0%, which is notably higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 25.4%, compared to the national average of 17%. Clinical access is also distinct from national norms, with 9 primary care providers and 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Life expectancy in the county is 72.2 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. These findings reflect data from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. See the CDC County Health Rankings for comprehensive county-level health indicators.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McDonald 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 McDonald 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.