Ray County Health Data
Ray County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.7 per 100K
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 Ray County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ray County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ray County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Ray County, Missouri.
Ray County reports 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data point stands out alongside the primary care provider ratio, where the county records 22 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for Ray County residents is 73.1 years, which is shorter than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.0%, slightly lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the national rate of 10%. 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.