Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Ratio in Shelby County Stands at 17
Health data brief for Shelby County, Missouri.
Shelby County reports a primary care provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is also recorded at 17 per 100,000, which is significantly fewer than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, which is higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.8%, slightly exceeding the state's 12.5% and the national 10%. Additionally, 21.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Shelby 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 Shelby 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.