Where Diggins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Diggins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Diggins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Diggins
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Diggins
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Diggins runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Diggins
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Diggins
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.8% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 9%) are higher too. 16.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% 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 Diggins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Diggins adults…
Diggins runs above MO on 7 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Diggins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Diggins
No hospital or community health center in Diggins 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 Diggins; ≈ 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 Diggins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Diggins adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Diggins 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.
Diggins and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | D− | 43.8% | 15.4% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Diggins adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Diggins
Why doesn’t Diggins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Diggins.
What hospital is closest to Diggins?
Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Diggins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Diggins?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fordland Clinic in Fordland, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Diggins.
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.