Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Farber residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farber, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farber. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farber
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Farber
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Farber runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Farber
The closest emergency room is Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, 29.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, East Central Missouri Behavioral Health Services is closer (18.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Farber, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82.1% 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 Farber’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Farber adults…
Farber runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Farber
No hospital or community health center in Farber 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 Farber; ≈ 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 Farber adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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 Farber adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Farber 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.
11.5% of Farber adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Farber 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 Farber adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Farber
Why doesn’t Farber have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farber.
What hospital is closest to Farber?
Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, 29.5 miles in a straight line from Farber’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 Farber.
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.