Where Hayward residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hayward, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayward
Dental care lags in Hayward
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 28.2% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hayward
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Hayward runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hayward
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), 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 Hayward’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayward adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Hayward adults…
Hayward runs above MO on 8 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.
Care in and near Hayward
No hospital or community health center in Hayward 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 Hayward; ≈ 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 Hayward adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Hayward 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.
17.5% of Hayward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hayward 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 Hayward adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hayward
Why doesn’t Hayward have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hayward.
What hospital is closest to Hayward?
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Hayward’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayward.
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.