On CDC estimates, Advance is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Advance trails Missouri on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Advance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Advance
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Advance
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Advance runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Advance adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Advance
The closest emergency room is Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Trails Medical Center is closer (0 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Missouri figure falls outside Advance’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Advance’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Advance is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 48% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Advance’s median household income is $59,688; among the 8,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Advance adults…
Advance runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Advance
1 community health center in Advance, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Advance; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Advance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Advance adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Advance adults feel lonely. 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.
14% of Advance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Advance and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance | D | 36.4% | 13.2% | 20.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Advance adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Advance
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Advance is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Advance’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Advance | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.1–30.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%30.4–42.9 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.7–42.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.9–41.7 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.6–37 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.2–13 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.4–20.5 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17–23.9 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%29.2–40.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.5–45.5 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%7.9–14.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.7–80 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.4–54.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%78.3–84.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.5–79.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.8–67.4 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.4%60–76 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.6–31 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.7–38.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.6–23.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.2–20.7 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.2–15.4 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.1–11.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%10.9–17.6 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.2–49.7 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.2–23.3 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.1–24.3 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Advance
Is Advance a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Advance is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Advance?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 42.9%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Advance?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Advance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Advance have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–14.2%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Advance more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Advance.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.