Where Dalton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dalton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65246. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dalton
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Dalton
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.8%, vs 12.1% across Missouri. In all, Dalton runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Dalton
The closest emergency room is Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 24.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Compass Health is closer (10.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dalton, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Dalton’s likely range; Dalton’s figures come from ZIP code 65246, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dalton adults…
Dalton runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dalton
No hospital or community health center in Dalton 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 Dalton; ≈ 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 Dalton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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 Dalton adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Dalton 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.
10.8% of Dalton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Dalton 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 Dalton adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dalton
Why doesn’t Dalton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dalton.
What hospital is closest to Dalton?
Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Dalton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dalton.
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.