Where Coney Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coney Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coney Island
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Coney Island
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 28.8% across Missouri. In all, Coney Island runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Coney Island, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Coney Island adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Missouri. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Coney Island’s likely range; Coney Island’s figures come from ZIP code 65737, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Coney Island adults…
Coney Island runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coney Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Coney Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Coney Island
No hospital or community health center in Coney Island 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 Coney Island; ≈ 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).
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.
How Coney Island adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Coney Island 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.
Coney Island 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 Coney Island adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coney Island
Why doesn’t Coney Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coney Island.
What hospital is closest to Coney Island?
Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Coney Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Coney Island?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fordland Clinic in Kimberling City, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coney Island.
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.