Where Buell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63361. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Buell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Buell runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Buell
The closest emergency room is Hermann Area District Hospital in Hermann, 23.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Preferred Family Healthcare, Incorporated is closer (5 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 Buell’s likely range; Buell’s figures come from ZIP code 63361, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Buell adults…
Buell runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buell
No hospital or community health center in Buell 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 Buell; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Buell adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Buell 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% of Buell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Buell 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 Buell adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buell
Why doesn’t Buell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buell.
What hospital is closest to Buell?
Hermann Area District Hospital in Hermann, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Buell’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 Buell?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clarity Healthcare in Montgomery City, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buell.
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.