Where Fillmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fillmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fillmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fillmore
Smoking is more common in Fillmore
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Fillmore
The closest emergency room is Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northwest Health Services is closer (9.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fillmore is short on primary care and dental care
Fillmore’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 ↓
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 Fillmore’s likely range.
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.
Care in and near Fillmore
No hospital or community health center in Fillmore 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 Fillmore; ≈ 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 Fillmore adults…
Fillmore runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fillmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Fillmore adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Fillmore 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.
13.4% of Fillmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Fillmore 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 Fillmore adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fillmore
Why doesn’t Fillmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fillmore.
What hospital is closest to Fillmore?
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Fillmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fillmore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Savannah Medical Clinic in Savannah, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fillmore.
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.