Miller County Health Data
Miller County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.9
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 Miller County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Miller County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Miller County Trail National Median
Health data brief for Miller County, Missouri.
There are 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Miller County, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. For context, the county’s life expectancy is 74.9 years, slightly above the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 12.6%, nearly matching the state average of 12.5% but exceeding the national average of 10%. Data also indicates that 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding mental health services, the county has 63 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics provide a snapshot of health availability and outcomes without identifying specific causes for these trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Miller 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 Miller 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.