Where Agency residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Agency, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Agency. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Agency
Fewer Agency adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Agency
Agency runs below Missouri on COPD (6.5% vs 8%), diabetes (9.9% vs 12.1%) and stroke (3% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Agency’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Agency adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Agency adults…
Agency runs below MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Agency
No hospital or community health center in Agency 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 Agency; ≈ 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 Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Agency adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Agency adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Agency 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.
Agency 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 Agency adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Agency
Why doesn’t Agency have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Agency.
What hospital is closest to Agency?
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Agency’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Agency?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is South Side Health Center in Saint Joseph, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Agency.
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. 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.