Worth County Health Data
Worth County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
153.4
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 Worth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Worth County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Worth County Life Expectancy Exceeds Missouri State Average
Health data brief for Worth County, Missouri.
Worth County reports a life expectancy of 75.1 years, which is 0.8 years longer than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years. Nationally, the average life expectancy is approximately 77 years. Clinical data shows 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is not available for this county. The uninsured rate stands at 12.6%, matching the state average of 12.5% closely but remaining higher than the 10% national average. Furthermore, 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of health indicators and clinical capacity within the county. Explore Missouri state-level data for further comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Worth 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 Worth 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.