Where Gilman City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilman City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilman City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilman City
Dental care lags in Gilman City
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 24.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gilman City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Gilman City runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gilman City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.7% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 9%) are higher too. 16.9% 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 Gilman City’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilman City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Gilman City adults…
Gilman City runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Gilman City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Gilman City
No hospital or community health center in Gilman City 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 Gilman City; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gilman City adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Gilman City 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.
Gilman City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — |
Sugar Creek Township and Adams Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gilman City adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilman City
Why doesn’t Gilman City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilman City.
What hospital is closest to Gilman City?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Gilman City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilman City.
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.