Where Cobalt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cobalt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cobalt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cobalt
COPD runs high in Cobalt
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cobalt
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), 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 Cobalt’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cobalt adults…
Cobalt runs above MO on 2 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 Cobalt
No hospital or community health center in Cobalt 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 Cobalt; ≈ 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 Cobalt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Cobalt adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Cobalt 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.
14.1% of Cobalt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Cobalt and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | C− | 37.7% | 13% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cobalt adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cobalt
Why doesn’t Cobalt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cobalt.
What hospital is closest to Cobalt?
Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Cobalt’s 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 Cobalt.
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.