Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.5 per 100K
Dentists
17.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.9
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 Saline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saline 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
Saline County Life Expectancy Surpasses Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Saline County, Missouri.
Saline County residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years, which is slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years though shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.1%, lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health among adults stand at 18.8%, higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Regarding mental health services, the county provides 143 providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. 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.