Pemiscot County Health Data
Pemiscot County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.6
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 Pemiscot County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pemiscot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pemiscot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pemiscot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pemiscot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pemiscot County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pemiscot County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Baselines
Health data brief for Pemiscot County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Pemiscot County is 65.6 years, which is more than 11 years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Missouri average of 74.3 years. The county also reports a high rate of poor or fair health, with 26.9% of adults identifying as such, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 39 primary care providers and 212 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The mental health provider ratio is closer to the national median of 250 than many other counties in the region. 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.