Photo: Kbh3rd · CC BY 4.0Where Hermitage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hermitage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hermitage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hermitage
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Hermitage
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15.3%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.9%), about twice the Missouri rate. COPD is also above the state: 17%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Hermitage runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and heart disease, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Hermitage adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hermitage, and more people treating it
54.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 87.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Hermitage
The closest emergency room is Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ozarks Resource Group is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Hermitage’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hermitage adults…
Hermitage runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hermitage is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hermitage as about how healthy they are.
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 Hermitage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Hermitage
1 community health center in Hermitage, 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 Hermitage; ≈ 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 Hermitage adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Hermitage 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.
14.5% of Hermitage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hermitage and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hermitage adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hermitage
Why doesn’t Hermitage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hermitage.
What hospital is closest to Hermitage?
Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Hermitage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hermitage?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ochc - Hermitage Medical Center in Hermitage, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hermitage.
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.