Scotland County Health Data
Scotland County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
171
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 170.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.3
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 Scotland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scotland 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
Scotland County Uninsured Rate Exceeds Double the National Average
Health data brief for Scotland County, Missouri.
In Scotland County, 23.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is more than double the national average of 10% and higher than the Missouri state average of 12.5%. Conversely, the county reports 171 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 76.5 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 years and approaching the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Mental health provider access stands at 43 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 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.