Why is Joplin, MO scored this way for Longevity and health outcomes?
Joplin, MO shows elevated relative pressure for Longevity and health outcomes, with a score of 59.0 out of 100. Higher values mean higher relative risk for this specific risk area.
Adult obesity prevalence: 40.0% (CDC PLACES, 2025 release / 2023 data; county basis); Adult smoking prevalence: 18.5% (CDC PLACES, 2025 release / 2023 data; county basis); Coronary heart disease prevalence: 7.2% (CDC PLACES, 2025 release / 2023 data; county basis)