Where Big Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Lake
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Big Lake
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 12.1% across Missouri. In all, Big Lake runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Lake, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Big Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Lake adults…
Big Lake runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Big Lake
No hospital or community health center in Big Lake 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 Big Lake; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Big Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Big Lake does better than Missouri.
1 in 4 Big Lake 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.
10.2% of Big Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Big Lake 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 Big Lake adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Lake
Why doesn’t Big Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Lake.
What hospital is closest to Big Lake?
Community Medical Center in Falls City, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Big Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Big Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mound City Clinic in Mound City, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Lake.
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.