Taney County Health Data
Taney County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.8 per 100K
Dentists
12.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Taney County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taney County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taney County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Taney County, Missouri.
In Taney County, 14.0% of residents under age 65 do not have health insurance, a rate higher than both the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 80 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider density is 95 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The rate of adults reporting poor or fair health stands at 20.9%, compared to the national benchmark of 17%. 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.