Photo: rjones0856 · CC BY 2.0Where Bennett Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bennett Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bennett Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bennett Springs
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Bennett Springs
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.9%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), about twice the Missouri rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Bennett Springs runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bennett Springs
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More Bennett Springs adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.7%), 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 Bennett Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bennett Springs adults…
Bennett Springs runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bennett Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
5.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bennett Springs
No hospital or community health center in Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs; ≈ 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).
How Bennett Springs adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Bennett Springs 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.
16.3% of Bennett Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bennett Springs
Why doesn’t Bennett Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bennett Springs.
What hospital is closest to Bennett Springs?
Mercy Hospital Lebanon in Lebanon, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Bennett Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bennett Springs.
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.