Ozark County Health Data
Ozark County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
91.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.4 per 100K
Dentists
22.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Ozark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ozark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ozark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ozark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 10.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ozark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ozark 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
Uninsured Rate in Ozark County Higher Than National Baseline
Health data brief for Ozark County, Missouri.
The uninsured rate in Ozark County is 15.6%, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 27.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. Clinical provider ratios are also low, with 11 primary care providers and 11 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, whereas national medians are 70 and 250, respectively. The life expectancy for residents is 74.1 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 74.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ozark 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 Ozark 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.