Moniteau County Health Data
Moniteau County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Moniteau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moniteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moniteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moniteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moniteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moniteau County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Moniteau County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Moniteau County, Missouri.
Moniteau County has 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is one-tenth of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s uninsured rate is 17.7%, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.2% of the residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 46 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are gathered from clinical and census data to track health trends over time. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Moniteau 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 Moniteau 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.