Nodaway County Health Data
Nodaway County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.8 per 100K
Dentists
14.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Nodaway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nodaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nodaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nodaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nodaway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nodaway County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nodaway County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Nodaway County, Missouri.
Nodaway County has a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which is significantly longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is high, 19.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in Nodaway is 10.3%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% and close to the national average of 10%. In terms of clinical access, there are 38 primary care providers and 150 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.