Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Putnam 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
Putnam County mental health provider numbers lower than national median
Health data brief for Putnam County, Missouri.
Putnam County has 65 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 64 per 100,000, which is slightly below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.4 years, lower than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but slightly higher than the national rate of 10%. About 16.7% of adults report poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. This information summarizes key health indicators from federal data sources. 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.