Butler County
MissouriFIPS 29023
Pop. 42,1301 HospitalSVI 0.84RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 10.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.2% | 39.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.8% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.5 | 4.3 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 15,691.173 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
42
Primary Care Physicians
100.1 per 100k
122
NPs & PAs
290.8 per 100k
29
Dentists
458
Hospital Beds
10.9 per 1,000
$10,489.06
Medicare Per Capita
1818.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.8% | — | |
| Depression | 27.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | — | |
| COPD | 12.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 23.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 29.6% | — | |
| Disability | 45.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 38.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.84
Socioeconomic Status0.94
Household Composition & Disability0.63
Minority Status & Language0.39
Housing Type & Transportation0.76
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Butler County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | Poplar Bluff | 230 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Community Medical Center | 2019 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.