Where Cherokee Pass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cherokee Pass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cherokee Pass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherokee Pass
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cherokee Pass
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Cherokee Pass runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cherokee Pass
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Cherokee Pass’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Cherokee Pass adults…
Cherokee Pass 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 Cherokee Pass
No hospital or community health center in Cherokee Pass 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 Cherokee Pass; ≈ 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 Cherokee Pass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Cherokee Pass adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Cherokee Pass 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.
10.4% of Cherokee Pass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Cherokee Pass 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 Cherokee Pass adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cherokee Pass
Why doesn’t Cherokee Pass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cherokee Pass.
What hospital is closest to Cherokee Pass?
Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Cherokee Pass’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cherokee Pass.
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.