Shannon County Health Data
Shannon County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 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
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
84.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
70.1
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 Shannon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shannon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 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 Shannon 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
Healthcare Provider Access in Shannon County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Shannon County, Missouri.
Shannon County records 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care is also lower than national norms, with the county reporting 14 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 71.7 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 24.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.6%, matching the state average of 12.5% and exceeding the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Shannon 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 Shannon 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.