Obesity rates in Missouri in 2023

What is the obesity rate in Missouri?

In Missouri, 34% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 40.2% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (36.2%) in Missouri. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Missouri.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Missouri

Year Obesity rate in Missouri Obesity rate in the USA
2011 30.3% 27.4%
2012 29.6% 27.7%
2013 30.4% 28.3%
2014 30.2% 28.9%
2015 32.4% 28.9%
2016 31.7% 29.6%
2017 32.5% 30.1%
2018 35% 30.9%
2019 34.8% 31.4%
2020 34% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Missouri

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Missouri?

In Missouri, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 40.2% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 19.2% of this population.

  • 19.2% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 35% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 37% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 40.2% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 39.4% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 31.1% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Missouri

Age range Obesity rate in Missouri Sample size
18 - 24 19.2% 582
25 - 34 35% 945
35 - 44 37% 1039
45 - 54 40.2% 1187
55 - 64 39.4% 1571
65 or older 31.1% 3115

Obesity rates by gender in Missouri

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Missouri?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (36.2%) in Missouri. Male obesity rate is 31.9%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Missouri

Year Females Males
2011 30.7% 29.8%
2012 29.6% 29.6%
2013 30.2% 30.7%
2014 30.2% 30.2%
2015 31.2% 33.5%
2016 31.4% 32%
2017 33.5% 31.5%
2018 35.7% 34.4%
2019 34.6% 34.9%
2020 36.2% 31.9%

Obesity rates by income and education in Missouri

In Missouri, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is Less than $15,000. 43.1% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 29.7% of this population.

  • 43.1% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Missouri are obese.
  • 39.1% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Missouri are obese.
  • 40.4% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Missouri are obese.
  • 34.5% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Missouri are obese.
  • 35.3% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Missouri are obese.
  • 29.7% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Missouri are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Missouri

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 43.1%
$15,000 - $24,999 39.1%
$25,000 - $34,999 40.4%
$35,000 - $49,999 34.5%
$50,000 - $74,999 35.3%
$75,000 or greater 29.7%

Obesity rates by education in Missouri

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 28.5%
High school graduate 36.4%
Less than high school 41.8%
Some college or technical school 36.1%