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Health in Annapolis · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Annapolis residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Annapolis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Annapolis. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Annapolis

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Annapolis

1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Annapolis runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Annapolis

55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 24.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Annapolis’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓

More Annapolis adults get no exercise

36.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓

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 Annapolis’ likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Annapolis adults…

Annapolis runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Annapolis adults have COPD
Missouri: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 9.9–14.2%
Better than MOWorseAbout the sameMissouri
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Annapolis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.

78%Yearly checkupMO 78%
55%Dentist visitMO 60%
82%Cholesterol checkMO 85%
63%Colon screeningMO 64%
73%MammogramMO 75%
79%Taking BP medsMO 77%
1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Annapolis 10.6% · Missouri 1 in 11 (8.7%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri

Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.

Get no exercise 36.4%MO 28.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 38.1%MO 36.5%
Binge drink 15%MO 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 22%MO 16%
0%10%20%30%40%
Annapolis, betterAnnapolis, worseAbout the sameMissouri
Where Annapolis gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Annapolis

1 community health center in Annapolis, plus the nearest just outside it.

HNearest ERIron County Medical CenterPilot Knob · 18.1 miDirections →
+Low-cost careBig Springs Medical AssociationAnnapolis · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
0.2 mi
Big Springs Medical Association
8 sites · nearest in Annapolis
Sliding-scale feesIn Annapolis
Directions to nearest
18.1 mi
Iron County Medical Center
Pilot Knob · not rated
ERRural critical access
25.6 mi
Madison Medical Center
Fredericktown · not rated
ERRural critical access
32.1 mi
Parkland Health Center
Farmington · ★★★★★
ER
39.1 mi
Washington County Memorial Hospital
Potosi · not rated
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Annapolis itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Annapolis itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Annapolis itself

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 Annapolis; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Annapolis adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Annapolis runs above Missouri.

1 in 3Annapolis adults feel lonely
33.1% · MO 31.7% · About the same as MO
1 in 5Annapolis adults lack social or emotional support
21.1% · MO 20.1% · About the same as MO
3 in 10Annapolis adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.6% · MO 24.3% · About the same as MO
1 in 5Annapolis adults are in frequent mental distress
20.1% · MO 17.5% · Worse than MO
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Annapolis adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Annapolis adults worry about having enough food
17.9% · MO 13.7%
Worse than MO
1 in 7
Annapolis adults worry about keeping their housing
13.7% · MO 12.1%
About the same as MO
1 in 10
Annapolis adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
10.3% · MO 9%
About the same as MO
1 in 10
Annapolis adults lack reliable transportation
10.5% · MO 8.4%
Worse than MO

15.1% of Annapolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.

Around town

Annapolis and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

44.4%

of Annapolis adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs21.3%
Thinking or memory21.7%
Hearing11%
Errands alone12.3%
Vision6.9%
Dressing or bathing5.5%
Missouri

Questions about health in Annapolis

Why doesn’t Annapolis have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Annapolis.

What hospital is closest to Annapolis?

Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Annapolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.

Where can I get low-cost care near Annapolis?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Annapolis in Annapolis, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Annapolis.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.