Where Iron Mountain Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iron Mountain Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iron Mountain Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iron Mountain Lake
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Iron Mountain Lake
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.4%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Iron Mountain Lake runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Iron Mountain Lake
43.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 32.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More Iron Mountain Lake adults get no exercise
43.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% 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 Iron Mountain Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Iron Mountain Lake adults…
Iron Mountain Lake runs above MO on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iron Mountain Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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 Iron Mountain Lake
No hospital or community health center in Iron Mountain Lake 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 Iron Mountain Lake; ≈ 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 Iron Mountain Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Iron Mountain Lake runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Iron Mountain Lake 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.
23.6% of Iron Mountain Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Iron Mountain Lake 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 Iron Mountain Lake adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iron Mountain Lake
Why doesn’t Iron Mountain Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iron Mountain Lake.
What hospital is closest to Iron Mountain Lake?
Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Iron Mountain Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Iron Mountain Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot Knob in Pilot Knob, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iron Mountain Lake.
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.