Where Gravois Mills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gravois Mills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gravois Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gravois Mills
Dental care lags in Gravois Mills
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Gravois Mills’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Gravois Mills
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Gravois Mills
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
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 Gravois Mills’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gravois Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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
Out of every 100 Gravois Mills adults…
Gravois Mills runs above MO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gravois Mills
No hospital or community health center in Gravois Mills 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 Gravois Mills; ≈ 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).
How Gravois Mills adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Gravois Mills 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.
11.3% of Gravois Mills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Gravois Mills 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 Gravois Mills adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gravois Mills
Why doesn’t Gravois Mills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gravois Mills.
What hospital is closest to Gravois Mills?
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Gravois Mills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gravois Mills?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Ozarks Medical Center - Laurie in Gravois Mills, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gravois Mills.
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.