Where Amity residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64422. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amity
Amity is short on primary care and dental care
Amity’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Amity
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Amity adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Amity’s likely range; Amity’s figures come from ZIP code 64422, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Amity
No hospital or community health center in Amity 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 Amity; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Amity adults…
Amity runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Amity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
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 Amity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Amity adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Amity 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.
Amity 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 Amity adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amity
Why doesn’t Amity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amity.
What hospital is closest to Amity?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Amity’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 Amity.
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.