Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Hayti’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Hayti differs from Missouri on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayti. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayti
More Hayti adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (52.1%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hayti
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.6%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.9%), about twice the Missouri rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.1%, vs 12.1% across Missouri. In all, Hayti runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hayti
37% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 37.7% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Hayti’s likely range.
What’s behind Hayti’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayti is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Hayti’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 52.1% of adults, against 28.8% across Missouri and 24.7% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hayti’s median household income is $24,881; among the 206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hayti compares well: binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.9% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Out of every 100 Hayti adults…
Hayti runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayti adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Hayti
1 hospital in Hayti, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hayti; ≈ 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 Hayti adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hayti runs above Missouri.
4 in 10 Hayti 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.
45.8% of Hayti adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hayti and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayti | D− | 52.2% | 24.1% | 31.5% | CDC place |
| Hayti Heights | — | — | — | — |
Hayti Heights: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hayti adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hayti
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hayti is better than Missouri on 4 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Hayti’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hayti | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 42.7%38.8–47 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.6%21.2–26.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.9%20.6–25.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 52.2%44.1–60 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.1%21.6–27 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.6%48.2–56.8 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38–46.9 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.1%35.6–42.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 37.7%32.3–43.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 31.5%28.1–35.3 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 52.1%46.6–57.8 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.6–12.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49%42.3–55.9 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%13.4–19.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.8–84.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37%33.5–40.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.4–82.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%79–83.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.6%46.3–57.2 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%61.9–77.8 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.1–29.5 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%31.4–42.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.5–30.4 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 42.3%37.6–47 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.1%26.5–33.7 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 27.2%24.3–30.2 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.4%19.8–25.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 45.8%41.2–50.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 55.6%50.8–60.7 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 33%29.8–36.5 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 28.1%25.3–31.3 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10.4–13 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.4%13–16 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 20.5%18.4–22.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hayti
Is Hayti a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayti is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hayti?
CDC estimates 52.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.1% and 60%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hayti?
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Hayti’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hayti have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–19.3%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hayti more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayti.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.