Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hermann is healthier than 58%
Hermann differs from Missouri on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hermann. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hermann
Hermann is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hermann is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,400 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Hermann
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Hermann runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Hermann is short on primary care and dental care
Hermann’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Hermann, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hermann adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hermann’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Hermann’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hermann is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Hermann’s median household income is $61,979; among the 9,400 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Hermann compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.8% (U.S. 12.3%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.8% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 9% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Hermann adults…
Hermann runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Hermann is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hermann as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hermann
1 hospital in Hermann, 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 Hermann; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hermann adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Hermann adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hermann adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Hermann 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.
Hermann and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann | C+ | 37.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hermann adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hermann
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hermann is better than Missouri on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Hermann’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hermann | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%17.6–25.3 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.1–17.9 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–18 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%29.8–46.3 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.4–15.7 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.1–46.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37.1–46.2 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.1–39.7 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%7.9–11.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–12.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%11.9–18.5 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%23.8–35.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.4–16.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.5–42.1 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.5–9.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.2–84.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.7–63.1 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85–89 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.2–84.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.1–72.1 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.5–80.3 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.7 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%23.7–33.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.5%14.5–21.1 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.4–13.7 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.1–11 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.6–8.2 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.7–8.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.4–10.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%34–45 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%15.8–22.5 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.6–19 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%7.9–11.5 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hermann
Is Hermann a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hermann is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hermann?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 46.3%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hermann?
Hermann Area District Hospital in Hermann, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Hermann’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hermann have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.6%), 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 Hermann more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hermann.
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.