Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.7 per 100K
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 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) | 73.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Mercer County Below State Norms
Health data brief for Mercer County, Missouri.
Mercer County records 58 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county’s life expectancy of 75.8 years is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years, though it remains below the national average of approximately 77 years. Other data points show that 14.8% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than both the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national benchmark of 17%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 29 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are part of the broader landscape of public health data collected annually. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mercer 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 Mercer 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.