William B. Hunt House · Photo: User:Grey Wanderer · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Huntsdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Huntsdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65203. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huntsdale
COPD and heart disease are less common in Huntsdale
Huntsdale runs below Missouri on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 8%), heart disease (5.1% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.6%). Conditions ↓
Huntsdale is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Few Huntsdale adults smoke
10.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Huntsdale’s likely range; Huntsdale’s figures come from ZIP code 65203, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Huntsdale adults…
Huntsdale runs below MO on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Huntsdale
No hospital or community health center in Huntsdale 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 Huntsdale; ≈ 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 Huntsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Huntsdale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Huntsdale does better than Missouri.
3 in 10 Huntsdale 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.
7.8% of Huntsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Huntsdale 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 Huntsdale adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Huntsdale
Why doesn’t Huntsdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Huntsdale.
What hospital is closest to Huntsdale?
University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Huntsdale’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 Huntsdale?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Columbia, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Huntsdale.
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.