Where Climax Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Climax Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Climax Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Climax Springs
Smoking is more common in Climax Springs
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.4%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Climax Springs
The closest emergency room is Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Regional Health Care Clinic is closer (8.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Climax Springs
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 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 Climax Springs’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Climax Springs
No hospital or community health center in Climax Springs 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 Climax Springs; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Climax Springs adults…
Climax Springs runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Climax Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Climax Springs adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Climax Springs 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.
13.1% of Climax Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Climax Springs 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 Climax Springs adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Climax Springs
Why doesn’t Climax Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Climax Springs.
What hospital is closest to Climax Springs?
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Climax Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Climax Springs?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katy Trail Community Health Ivy Bend in Stover, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Climax Springs.
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.