Where Fremont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fremont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63941. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fremont
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Fremont
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.1%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Fremont runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fremont adults get no exercise
43% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fremont
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (13% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 9%) are higher too. 23.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Fremont’s likely range; Fremont’s figures come from ZIP code 63941, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fremont adults…
Fremont runs above MO on 9 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.7% of Fremont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Fremont
No hospital or community health center in Fremont 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 Fremont; ≈ 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 Fremont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Fremont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fremont runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Fremont 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.
Fremont 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 Fremont adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fremont
Why doesn’t Fremont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fremont.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fremont?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren in Van Buren, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fremont.
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.