Where Hardin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardin
Dental care lags in Hardin
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Hardin’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Hardin is short on primary care and dental care
Hardin’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Hardin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Hardin’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Hardin
No hospital or community health center in Hardin 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 Hardin; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Hardin adults…
On every condition, Hardin is about the same as Missouri. Tap one to see it as people.
How Hardin adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Hardin 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.
11.7% of Hardin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hardin 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 Hardin adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardin
Why doesn’t Hardin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardin.
What hospital is closest to Hardin?
Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Hardin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hardin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HCC Network - Lexington in Lexington, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardin.
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.