Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
214
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.2 per 100K
Dentists
13.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Scott County Health Data Shows High Poor and Fair Health Rate
Health data brief for Scott County, Missouri.
Scott County reports that 20.9% of its adult population is in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, which is lower than the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate sits at 12.6%, nearly matching the Missouri state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health services are reported at 214 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. 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.