New Madrid County Health Data
New Madrid County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.9
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 New Madrid County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | New Madrid | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | New Madrid | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | New Madrid | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | New Madrid | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare New Madrid County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
New Madrid County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for New Madrid County, Missouri.
New Madrid County has a life expectancy of 69.0 years, which is significantly lower than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 6 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.5%, matching the Missouri state average but exceeding the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 24.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability also lags behind national trends, with 32 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points reflect health outcomes as recorded in national databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in New Madrid 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 New Madrid 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.