Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.5 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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Missouri.
Montgomery County’s life expectancy is 73.8 years, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 12.0%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Data shows that 20.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Healthcare provider ratios also differ from national benchmarks; the county has 18 primary care providers and 44 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures compare to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000 residents, respectively. These observations are based on standardized reporting and do not account for individual behaviors or environmental factors. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.