Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Holcomb residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holcomb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holcomb. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holcomb
More Holcomb adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.9%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Holcomb
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Holcomb runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Holcomb
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.6%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.9% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (16.8% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% 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 Holcomb’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Holcomb adults…
Holcomb runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Holcomb adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Holcomb
No hospital or community health center in Holcomb 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 Holcomb; ≈ 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 Holcomb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Holcomb adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Holcomb runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Holcomb 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.
Holcomb 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 Holcomb adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Holcomb
Why doesn’t Holcomb have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Holcomb.
What hospital is closest to Holcomb?
Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Holcomb’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 Holcomb?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 1st Choice Healthcare Piggott in Piggott, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holcomb.
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.