An updated indicator shows drug overdose mortality using the latest CDC WONDER data. Reported as five-year average rates per 100,000 population, the data highlight ongoing variation in overdose deaths across communities and provide an updated view of one of the leading causes of injury death in the United States.
Deaths of Despair Indicator Updated with Latest CDC Data (2020-24)
An updated indicator is now available showing deaths of despair—suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related mortality—using the latest CDC WONDER data. Reported as rates per 100,000 population, the data provide an updated view of how these overlapping causes of death vary across communities and highlight differences in mental health and substance use outcomes across report areas.
Drug Overdose (all substances) for 2019-23 by County
This layer displays drug overdose mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.
Youth Alcohol/Substance Abuse Hospitalizations by County, 2013-2015
Layer displays information about youth hospitalizations for mental and behavioral health conditions. Data are obtained from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Inpatient Hospitalization MICA data platform.
Drug Manufacturing Arrests by County, 2018
Layers display information about arrests for drug sales or manufacturing in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
Drug Possession Arrests by County, 2018
Layers display information about arrests for drug possession in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
Drug Possession Arrests by County, 2021
Layers display information about arrests for drug possession in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
Drug Possession Arrests by County, 2020
Layers display information about arrests for drug possession in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
Drug Manufacturing Arrests by County, 2020
Layers display information about arrests for drug sales or manufacturing in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
Drug Manufacturing Arrests by County, 2021
Layers display information about arrests for drug sales or manufacturing in Missouri by county. Data are obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.