Gentry County
MissouriFIPS 29075
Pop. 6,1621 HospitalSVI 0.41RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gentry County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 10.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 39.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.0% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.2 | 4.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,052.801 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
2
Primary Care Physicians
31.8 per 100k
6
NPs & PAs
95.4 per 100k
2
Dentists
19
Hospital Beds
3.0 per 1,000
$13,477.92
Medicare Per Capita
1496.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gentry County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.8% | — | |
| Disability | 41.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.41
Socioeconomic Status0.57
Household Composition & Disability0.24
Minority Status & Language0.06
Housing Type & Transportation0.51
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Gentry County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Medical Center Albany | Albany | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.