Reynolds County Health Data
Reynolds County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
16.5
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 Reynolds County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Reynolds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Reynolds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Reynolds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Reynolds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Reynolds 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
Reynolds County Reports Higher Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Reynolds County, Missouri.
In Reynolds County, 23.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 15.3%, exceeding both the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 74.0 years, nearly matching the Missouri average of 74.3 years but falling behind the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. For mental health services, the county records 185 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Reynolds County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Reynolds County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.