Where Clarence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarence
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clarence
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Clarence runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Clarence adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Clarence
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), 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 Clarence’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarence adults…
Clarence runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clarence is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clarence as about how healthy they are.
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 Clarence
No hospital or community health center in Clarence 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 Clarence; ≈ 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 Clarence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Clarence adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Clarence 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.
14.2% of Clarence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Clarence 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 Clarence adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarence
Why doesn’t Clarence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarence.
What hospital is closest to Clarence?
Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital in Macon, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Clarence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarence.
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.