Photo: Kbh3rd · CC BY 4.0Where Galena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Galena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galena
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Galena
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Galena runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Galena
54.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Galena
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.1%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 8.4%) is higher too. 15.2% 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 Galena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Galena adults…
Galena runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Galena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Galena
No hospital or community health center in Galena 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 Galena; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Galena adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Galena 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.
Galena 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 Galena adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Galena
Why doesn’t Galena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Galena.
What hospital is closest to Galena?
Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Galena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galena.
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.