Where Ellington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ellington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellington
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ellington
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Ellington runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Ellington
The closest emergency room is Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, 32.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Big Springs Medical Association is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Ellington adults get no exercise
36.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Ellington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ellington adults…
Ellington runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ellington
1 community health center in Ellington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ellington; ≈ 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 Ellington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Ellington adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Ellington 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.
15.8% of Ellington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Ellington 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 Ellington adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ellington
Why doesn’t Ellington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ellington.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ellington?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Dental - Ellington in Ellington, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellington.
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.