Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 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 | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Pulaski County tracks low primary care provider ratios
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Missouri.
Pulaski County reports 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 70 and Missouri state figures. The mental health provider ratio is 284 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 73.7 years, lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting lower than the Missouri average of 12.5%. These health statistics are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider databases. 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.