Stoddard County Health Data
Stoddard County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.5
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 Stoddard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stoddard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stoddard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stoddard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stoddard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stoddard 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
Poor Health Rate in Stoddard County Reaches 22.5 Percent
Health data brief for Stoddard County, Missouri.
In Stoddard County, 22.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 73.5 years, shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.9%, which exceeds both the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national 10%. Clinical data shows 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 74 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than 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.