Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios Low in Webster County
Health data brief for Webster County, Missouri.
Mental health provider availability in Webster County stands at 82 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 38 providers per 100,000, which compares to a national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate for residents is 12.7%, slightly higher than the Missouri state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years. This is 0.4 years longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but 2.3 years shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years. Review the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Webster 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 Webster 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.