Where Braymer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Braymer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braymer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braymer
COPD and heart disease run high in Braymer
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Braymer runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Braymer adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Braymer
The closest emergency room is Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northwest Health Services is closer (0.2 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 Braymer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Braymer adults…
Braymer runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Braymer
1 community health center in Braymer, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Braymer; ≈ 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 Braymer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Braymer adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Braymer 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.
13.4% of Braymer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Braymer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Braymer adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Braymer
Why doesn’t Braymer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Braymer.
What hospital is closest to Braymer?
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Braymer’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 Braymer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Braymer Clinic in Braymer, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braymer.
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.