West Plains, Missouri — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Howell County, Missouri that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
13%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
4.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Missouri United States
Alcohol 14.0% -1% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 23.6% +2.4% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 4.8% -0.1% 5.6% -0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Howell County, Missouri. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Missouri United States
Females 15-19 47.8 +20.2 45.8 +22.2

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Missouri United States
Physically Inactive 29.3% -0.3% 28.0% +1%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Missouri United States
Pap Smear 79.4% -14.2% 82.0% -16.8%
Mammogram 77.8% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 43.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.6% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 70.4% N/A 69.4% N/A