Where Eugene residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eugene, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eugene. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eugene
Eugene is short on primary care and dental care
Eugene’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Eugene
Eugene runs below Missouri on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.6% vs 6.8%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (9.2% vs 12.1%). 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 Eugene’s likely range.
Care in and near Eugene
No hospital or community health center in Eugene 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 Eugene; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Eugene adults…
Eugene runs below MO on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eugene adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Eugene adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Eugene 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.
8.5% of Eugene adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Eugene 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 Eugene adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eugene
Why doesn’t Eugene have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eugene.
What hospital is closest to Eugene?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City in Jefferson City, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Eugene’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eugene.
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.