Ripley County Health Data
Ripley County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Ripley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.7% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ripley 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
Ripley County Life Expectancy Significantly Trails National Average
Health data brief for Ripley County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Ripley County is 68.4 years, nearly nine years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years. The county also reports 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is a significant difference from the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data shows that 25.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 13.8%, exceeding the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider access is 83 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ripley 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 Ripley 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.