Photo: Hog Farm · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clever is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Clever differs from Missouri on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clever. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clever
Binge drinking is the habit Clever doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Clever is short on primary care and dental care
Clever’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Clever
Clever runs below Missouri on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.8% vs 12.1%), heart disease (4.4% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Clever’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Clever’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clever is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #61 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clever’s median household income is $78,366; among the 10,821 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Out of every 100 Clever adults…
Clever runs below MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Clever residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clever
No hospital or community health center in Clever 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 Clever; ≈ 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 Clever adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Clever adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Clever 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.
8.3% of Clever adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Clever and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clever adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clever
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clever is better than Missouri on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Clever’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clever | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%13.8–19.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%16.7–22.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%28.4–44 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.3–31.8 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%26.7–34.4 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%19.9–25.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.1–18.3 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12–18.6 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20–29.9 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.5–23.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%34–48.3 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%5.9–10.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.1–78.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%52.9–60.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.1–84.5 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66–72.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%55.1–66 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%65.1–80.9 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.3–31.5 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.1–38.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.4–23.6 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%8.7–14.3 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%8.9–13.7 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.4–9.3 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.2–9.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.2–10.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%27.7–38.1 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.4–13.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15–21.1 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.7–9.5 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clever
Is Clever a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clever is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #61 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clever?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 44%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clever?
Cox Medical Centers in Springfield, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Clever’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clever have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–10.7%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clever more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clever.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.