Platte County Health Data
Platte County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Platte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 8.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 10.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Platte 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
Platte County uninsured rate remains lower than Missouri average
Health data brief for Platte County, Missouri.
Platte County reports a 7.4% uninsured rate, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, exceeding both the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The county has 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Its mental health provider ratio is 158 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures compare local health conditions against state and national benchmarks using data from the CDC and Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
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.