Where Higbee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Higbee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Higbee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Higbee
COPD and heart disease run high in Higbee
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Higbee runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Higbee
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), 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 Higbee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Higbee adults…
Higbee runs above MO on 4 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Higbee
No hospital or community health center in Higbee 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 Higbee; ≈ 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 Higbee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Higbee adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Higbee 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.
12.7% of Higbee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Higbee 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 Higbee adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Higbee
Why doesn’t Higbee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Higbee.
What hospital is closest to Higbee?
Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Higbee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Higbee?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Moberly, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Higbee.
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.