Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
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 Sullivan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Sullivan 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
Nearly one quarter of Sullivan County adults report fair or poor health
Health data brief for Sullivan County, Missouri.
Sullivan County's data shows that 23.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 12.0% of the population under age 65 is uninsured, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Provider density in the area includes 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data regarding mental health provider ratios for the county is currently unavailable. Explore state-level data.
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.