Where Elmer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elmer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63538. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmer
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Elmer
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), 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, Elmer runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Elmer
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 25.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Elmer, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.9% 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 Elmer’s likely range; Elmer’s figures come from ZIP code 63538, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elmer adults…
Elmer runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Elmer
No hospital or community health center in Elmer 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 Elmer; ≈ 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.
How Elmer adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Elmer 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.
10.5% of Elmer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Elmer 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 Elmer adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elmer
Why doesn’t Elmer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elmer.
What hospital is closest to Elmer?
Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Elmer’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 Elmer.
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.