Phelps County Health Data
Phelps County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
367
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Phelps County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phelps County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Phelps County mental health provider access exceeds national benchmarks
Health data brief for Phelps County, Missouri.
Phelps County reports 367 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 250 and the Missouri state profile. The county reports a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which sits below the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.2% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, compared to a national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national rate. Regarding other care, the county has 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. These statistics reflect health system and outcome data points as of the most recent reporting periods. Explore 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.