Where Harwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64750. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harwood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Harwood
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.6%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Harwood runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Harwood
44.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 30.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Harwood
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28%), 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 Harwood’s likely range; Harwood’s figures come from ZIP code 64750, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harwood adults…
Harwood runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harwood 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Harwood
No hospital or community health center in Harwood 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 Harwood; ≈ 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 Harwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harwood runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Harwood 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.
22.2% of Harwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Harwood 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 Harwood adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harwood
Why doesn’t Harwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harwood.
What hospital is closest to Harwood?
Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Harwood’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 Harwood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health Cedar County Clinic in El Dorado Springs, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harwood.
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.