Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Clarkton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarkton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarkton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarkton
More Clarkton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.4%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Clarkton
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.7%, vs 12.1% across Missouri. In all, Clarkton runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clarkton
48.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Clarkton’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Clarkton adults…
Clarkton runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarkton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Clarkton
No hospital or community health center in Clarkton 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 Clarkton; ≈ 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).
How Clarkton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarkton runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Clarkton 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.
20.8% of Clarkton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Clarkton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeborn Township | D− | 46.4% | 16% | 23.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarkton adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarkton
Why doesn’t Clarkton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarkton.
What hospital is closest to Clarkton?
Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Clarkton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarkton.
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.