Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Elsberry is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Elsberry trails Missouri on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elsberry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elsberry
Dental care lags in Elsberry
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Elsberry’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Elsberry is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Elsberry’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Elsberry
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Elsberry is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Elsberry is healthier than 12%. Against the 5,716 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 31%. Health Grade ↓
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 Elsberry’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Elsberry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elsberry is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 36% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 9%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Elsberry’s median household income is $49,760; among the 5,716 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elsberry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Elsberry
No hospital or community health center in Elsberry 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 Elsberry; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Elsberry adults…
Elsberry runs above MO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Elsberry residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Elsberry adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Elsberry 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.
13.3% of Elsberry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Elsberry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsberry | D | 41.9% | 13% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elsberry adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elsberry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elsberry is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Elsberry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elsberry | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.1–27.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.2–18.7 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%33.8–49.4 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–15 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.1–41.5 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.5–42 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–33.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.9%8.4–11.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.2–24.9 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%16.7–23.5 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%27.4–38.6 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.4–19.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%34.2–47.2 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.7–12.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.9–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.6%47.7–55.3 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.4–84.5 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.6–79.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%54.8–65.1 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65–80.1 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22–29.7 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.6–37.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17–23.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%12.8–19.3 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.1–16 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8–11.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.6–16.5 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.5%35.9–46.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.6–21.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%17.5–23.1 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Elsberry
Is Elsberry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elsberry is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elsberry?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 49.4%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elsberry?
Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Elsberry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Elsberry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–12.2%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Elsberry more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elsberry.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.