Where Bell City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bell City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bell City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell City
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bell City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Bell City runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bell City
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (18.1%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Bell City
22.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% 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 Bell City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bell City adults…
Bell City runs above MO on 4 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.
15.5% of Bell City 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.
Care in and near Bell City
No hospital or community health center in Bell City 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 Bell City; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bell City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Bell City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bell City runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Bell City 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.
Bell City 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 Bell City adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bell City
Why doesn’t Bell City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bell City.
What hospital is closest to Bell City?
Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Bell City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bell City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Trails Medical Center in Advance, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bell City.
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.