Where Grayridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grayridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grayridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grayridge
Dental care lags in Grayridge
48.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grayridge
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Grayridge runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Grayridge
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.4%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (15.1% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 16.1% 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 Grayridge’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grayridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Grayridge adults…
Grayridge runs above MO on 7 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.
16.1% of Grayridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Grayridge
No hospital or community health center in Grayridge 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 Grayridge; ≈ 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 Grayridge adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Grayridge 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.
Grayridge 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 Grayridge adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grayridge
Why doesn’t Grayridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grayridge.
What hospital is closest to Grayridge?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Grayridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grayridge.
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.