Callaway County
MissouriFIPS 29027
Pop. 44,2831 HospitalSVI 0.24RUCC 3 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Callaway County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 10.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 39.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.8% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.8 | 4.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,701.791 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
17
Primary Care Physicians
38.0 per 100k
19
NPs & PAs
42.5 per 100k
13
Dentists
450
Hospital Beds
10.1 per 1,000
$9,260.46
Medicare Per Capita
1831.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Callaway County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.2% | — | |
| Depression | 25.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.8% | — | |
| Disability | 36.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.24
Socioeconomic Status0.44
Household Composition & Disability0.06
Minority Status & Language0.32
Housing Type & Transportation0.32
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Callaway County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton State Hospital | Fulton | 484 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway Community Hospital | 2022 | Complete |
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.