Where Harviell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harviell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harviell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harviell
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Harviell
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.1%), about twice the Missouri rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Harviell runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Harviell adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Harviell, and more people treating it
53.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Harviell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harviell adults…
Harviell runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harviell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Harviell
No hospital or community health center in Harviell 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 Harviell; ≈ 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 Harviell adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Harviell 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.
13.7% of Harviell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Harviell 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 Harviell adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harviell
Why doesn’t Harviell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harviell.
What hospital is closest to Harviell?
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Harviell’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 Harviell?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care Family Care Clinic in Poplar Bluff, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harviell.
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.