Where Arcola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arcola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65603. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcola
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Arcola
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Arcola runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Arcola, and more people treating it
50.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Arcola, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Missouri 8.7%), yet 27.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Arcola
The closest emergency room is Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ozarks Resource Group is closer (9.1 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 Arcola’s likely range; Arcola’s figures come from ZIP code 65603, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arcola adults…
Arcola runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Arcola
No hospital or community health center in Arcola 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 Arcola; ≈ 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 Arcola adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 4 Arcola 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.
12.2% of Arcola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Arcola 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 Arcola adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arcola
Why doesn’t Arcola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arcola.
What hospital is closest to Arcola?
Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Arcola’s 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 Arcola?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ochc - Greenfield Dental Clinic in Greenfield, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcola.
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.