Photo: Sector001 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Downing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Downing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Downing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Downing
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Downing
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Downing runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Downing, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.3% 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 Downing’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Downing adults…
Downing runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Downing is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Downing as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Downing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Downing
No hospital or community health center in Downing 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 Downing; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Downing adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Downing 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 Downing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Downing 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 Downing adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Downing
Why doesn’t Downing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Downing.
What hospital is closest to Downing?
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Downing’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 Downing.
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.