Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Homestown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homestown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestown
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Homestown
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), about twice the Missouri rate. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.9%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Homestown runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Homestown
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), more than twice the Missouri rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.4% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (25.5% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 29.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Homestown
44.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Homestown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Homestown adults…
Homestown runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
29.8% of Homestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Homestown
No hospital or community health center in Homestown 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 Homestown; ≈ 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).
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.
How Homestown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Homestown runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Homestown 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.
Homestown 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 Homestown adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homestown
Why doesn’t Homestown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homestown.
What hospital is closest to Homestown?
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Homestown’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 Homestown.
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.