Pettis County Health Data
Pettis County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Pettis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pettis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pettis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pettis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pettis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pettis County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Gap in Pettis County
Health data brief for Pettis County, Missouri.
Pettis County has 124 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is approximately half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 56 per 100,000 residents, also trailing the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 14.0%, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 74.7 years, which is slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. 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.