Where Altamont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altamont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altamont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altamont
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Altamont
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Altamont runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Altamont
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Altamont
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Altamont’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Altamont adults…
Altamont runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altamont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Altamont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Altamont
No hospital or community health center in Altamont 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 Altamont; ≈ 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.
How Altamont adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Altamont 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.
Altamont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Viking | — | — | — | — |
Lake Viking: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Altamont adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altamont
Why doesn’t Altamont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altamont.
What hospital is closest to Altamont?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Altamont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altamont.
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.