Vernon County Health Data
Vernon County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
416
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Vernon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vernon 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
Vernon County mental health provider ratio significantly exceeds national median
Health data brief for Vernon County, Missouri.
Vernon County maintains 416 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly higher than the national median of 250. In contrast, the county has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for county residents is 72.6 years, shorter than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for those under 65 is 12.2%, which is slightly lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. 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.