Where De Kalb residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for De Kalb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for De Kalb. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Kalb
Smoking is more common in De Kalb
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in De Kalb
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (18.1%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 16% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
De Kalb is behind on routine checkups
It trails Missouri on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (49.5% vs 60.4%), cholesterol checks (80.6% vs 84.5%) and colon screening (58.7% vs 64%). 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 De Kalb’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of De Kalb adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of De Kalb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 De Kalb adults…
De Kalb runs above MO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near De Kalb
No hospital or community health center in De Kalb 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 De Kalb; ≈ 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).
How De Kalb adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, De Kalb runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 De Kalb 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.
De Kalb 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 De Kalb adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in De Kalb
Why doesn’t De Kalb have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for De Kalb.
What hospital is closest to De Kalb?
Amberwell Atchison Association in Atchison, 11.9 miles in a straight line from De Kalb’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near De Kalb?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is South Side Health Center in Saint Joseph, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in De Kalb.
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.