Where Edgerton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgerton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgerton
Fewer Edgerton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Edgerton is an active town
Only 22.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Edgerton
Edgerton runs below Missouri on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.6% vs 12.1%), COPD (6.4% vs 8%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Edgerton’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Edgerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Edgerton adults…
Edgerton runs below MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edgerton
No hospital or community health center in Edgerton 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 Edgerton; ≈ 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 Edgerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Edgerton adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Edgerton 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.
Edgerton 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 Edgerton adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgerton
Why doesn’t Edgerton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edgerton.
What hospital is closest to Edgerton?
Saint Lukes North Hospital in Kansas City, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Edgerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Edgerton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gower Family Medicine in Gower, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgerton.
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.