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Conception, MO Health Statistics
35.3% of adults have obesity and 15.9% have diabetes, among about 111 residents.
- Obesity
- 35.3%
- #821 of 964 · +2.0 pts
- Diabetes
- 15.9%
- #125 of 964 · +3.8 pts
- Smoking
- 14.6%
- +1.8 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 7.6%
- -3.5 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Hearing16.9% vs 6.8%
- Heart disease13.6% vs 6.3%
- Cancer14.1% vs 7.7%
Lower than the U.S.
- Received SNAP6.2% vs 12.8%
- Food insecurity8.9% vs 15.9%
- Housing insecurity7.3% vs 13.0%
Health measures
Conception, MO compared with Missouri and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3%+2.0 pts | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.9%+3.8 pts | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 48.6%+14.2 pts | 36.5% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 45.5%+9.1 pts | 37.5% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.6%+7.3 pts | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 5.6%+2.2 pts | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 8.3%-1.9 pts | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 10.2%+3.7 pts | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 14.1%+6.4 pts | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 37.0%+11.8 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 18.4%-3.2 pts | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 18.6%+6.0 pts | 15.8% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 14.6%+1.8 pts | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%-2.7 pts | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.1%+5.9 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 39.9%+3.8 pts | 36.5% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 7.6%-3.5 pts | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 83.0%+6.2 pts | 78.4% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 59.1%-2.6 pts | 60.4% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 84.6%+9.1 pts | 77.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1%+2.9 pts | 84.4% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 70.4%+6.7 pts | 64.0% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 71.7%-4.4 pts | 74.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Conception, MO?
- About 35.3% of adults in Conception, MO have obesity, compared with 36.6% in Missouri and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #821 of 964 cities and towns in Missouri.
- How common is diabetes in Conception, MO?
- About 15.9% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Missouri 12.1%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Conception, MO?
- About 14.6% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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