Where Dutchtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dutchtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dutchtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dutchtown
Cancer and arthritis run high in Dutchtown
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.9%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dutchtown 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 Dutchtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dutchtown adults…
Dutchtown runs above MO on 3 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.
7.6% of Dutchtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Dutchtown
No hospital or community health center in Dutchtown 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 Dutchtown; ≈ 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 Dutchtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Dutchtown adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Dutchtown 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.
Dutchtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Dutchtown adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dutchtown
Why doesn’t Dutchtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dutchtown.
What hospital is closest to Dutchtown?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Dutchtown’s 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 Dutchtown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Trails Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dutchtown.
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.