Morgan County Health Data

Morgan County, Missouri

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

23/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.4%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

28

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

21.9%

State avg 20.4%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

28.0

per 100K residentsCDC: 28.1 per 100K

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

4.7

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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.2%39.0%37.6%0.8 pts better than state
Diabetes11.6%11.0%11.2%0.6 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure34.7%34.0%33.5%0.7 pts worse than state
Depression28.2%26.4%24.1%1.8 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking21.9%19.4%16.3%2.5 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking17.6%17.5%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity34.1%31.0%27.0%3.1 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.0%75.8%74.9%1.8 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)53.6%55.4%57.3%1.8 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)65.4%71.9%73.3%6.5 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.8%19.8%18.6%1.0 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration40.7%39.4%37.3%1.3 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan 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

Morgan County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages

Health data brief for Morgan County, Missouri.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

In Morgan County, 21.4% of residents are uninsured, a rate more than double the national average of 10% and significantly higher than the Missouri average of 12.5%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.8 years, which is below both the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 28 primary care providers and 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These are compared to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000 residents, respectively. These figures are reported annually to provide a clear picture of health coverage and outcomes at the county level. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Morgan County, MO?
Morgan County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #99 out of 115 counties in Missouri (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Morgan County?
Life expectancy in Morgan County is 73.8 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Morgan County below the state average.
How does Morgan County health compare to the Missouri average?
Morgan County's health score of 23/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 73.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 21.4% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Morgan County?
Key health factors for Morgan County include: life expectancy (73.8 years), uninsured rate (21.4%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 46:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Morgan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Morgan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.8 years. 21.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Morgan County?
Morgan County's health score of 23/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 21.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.