Photo: Drowzy at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Eminence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eminence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eminence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eminence
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eminence
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Eminence runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Eminence adults get no exercise
37% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Eminence
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 16% 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 Eminence’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eminence adults…
Eminence runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Eminence
1 community health center in Eminence, 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 Eminence; ≈ 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 Eminence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Eminence adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Eminence 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.
16.4% of Eminence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Eminence 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 Eminence adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eminence
Why doesn’t Eminence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eminence.
What hospital is closest to Eminence?
Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Eminence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eminence?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Eminence in Eminence, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eminence.
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.