Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 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
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.