Stone County Health Data
Stone County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.4 per 100K
Dentists
12.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
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 Stone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stone 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
Stone County primary care provider density significantly lower than national median
Health data brief for Stone County, Missouri.
Stone County reports 25 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 and Missouri's broader provider density. This provider count is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 52 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Residents in the county experience a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which is longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the data shows that 13.6% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is higher than the state rate of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. About 18.7% of adults in Stone County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Stone 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 Stone 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.