Where Irwin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Irwin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irwin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Irwin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Irwin runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Irwin
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 26.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Irwin
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 9%) are higher too. 18% 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 Irwin’s likely range; Irwin’s figures come from ZIP code 64759, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Irwin adults…
Irwin runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Irwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Irwin
No hospital or community health center in Irwin 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 Irwin; ≈ 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 Irwin adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Irwin 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.
Irwin 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 Irwin adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Irwin
Why doesn’t Irwin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Irwin.
What hospital is closest to Irwin?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Irwin’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 Irwin?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Family Care Lamar Dental in Lamar, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irwin.
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.