Where Deerfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deerfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64741. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deerfield
Cancer runs high in Deerfield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Deerfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 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 Deerfield’s likely range; Deerfield’s figures come from ZIP code 64741, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Deerfield adults…
Deerfield runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Deerfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Deerfield
No hospital or community health center in Deerfield 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 Deerfield; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deerfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Deerfield adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Deerfield 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.
Deerfield 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 Deerfield adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deerfield
Why doesn’t Deerfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deerfield.
What hospital is closest to Deerfield?
Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Deerfield’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 Deerfield?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Nevada, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deerfield.
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.