Where Maceo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maceo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maceo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maceo
COPD and heart disease run high in Maceo
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Maceo runs above Kentucky on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Maceo has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Maceo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Maceo adults…
Maceo runs above KY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maceo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Maceo
No hospital or community health center in Maceo itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Maceo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Maceo adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Maceo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Maceo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maceo adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maceo
Why doesn’t Maceo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maceo.
What hospital is closest to Maceo?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Maceo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Maceo?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Audubon Area Community Care Clinic - Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maceo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.