Photo: Marduk · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Galt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Galt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galt
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Galt
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Galt runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Galt, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.5% 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 Galt’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Galt adults…
Galt runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Galt
No hospital or community health center in Galt 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 Galt; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Galt adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Galt 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.
11.6% of Galt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Galt 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 Galt adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Galt
Why doesn’t Galt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Galt.
What hospital is closest to Galt?
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Galt’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 Galt.
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.