Where Grayson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grayson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grayson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grayson
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Grayson
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Grayson runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grayson, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Grayson keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (66.8% vs 60.4%). 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 Grayson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grayson adults…
Grayson runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grayson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Grayson
No hospital or community health center in Grayson 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 Grayson; ≈ 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 Grayson adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 4 Grayson 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.
9.4% of Grayson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Grayson 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 Grayson adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grayson
Why doesn’t Grayson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grayson.
What hospital is closest to Grayson?
Liberty Hospital in Liberty, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Grayson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Grayson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gower Family Medicine in Gower, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grayson.
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.