Newton County Health Data
Newton County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.8 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.1
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 Newton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability Limited in Newton County
Health data brief for Newton County, Missouri.
In Newton County, there are 12 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is notably lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The county’s life expectancy is 74.3 years, which matches the Missouri state average exactly but trails the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate stands at 13.4%, which is higher than the state rate of 12.5% and the national mark of 10%. Mental health services are also limited, with 41 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 17.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, roughly aligning with the national figure of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.