Greene County
MissouriFIPS 29077
Pop. 298,9156 HospitalsSVI 0.53RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Greene County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 10.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 39.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.3 | 4.3 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,396.937 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
270
Primary Care Physicians
88.6 per 100k
869
NPs & PAs
285.3 per 100k
246
Dentists
1,580
Hospital Beds
5.2 per 1,000
$10,933.34
Medicare Per Capita
1682.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Greene County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.4% | — | |
| Depression | 25.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | — | |
| COPD | 8.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.9% | — | |
| Disability | 37.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.53
Socioeconomic Status0.58
Household Composition & Disability0.10
Minority Status & Language0.41
Housing Type & Transportation0.83
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Greene County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | 867 | |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | Springfield | 106 | |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield | 866 | |
| Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield | Springfield | 60 | |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield | Springfield | 32 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital Springfield, Inc | Springfield | 44 |
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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.