Where Jameson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jameson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jameson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jameson
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Jameson
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Jameson runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jameson, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Jameson is short on primary care and mental health care
Jameson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Jameson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jameson adults…
Jameson runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jameson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Jameson
No hospital or community health center in Jameson 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 Jameson; ≈ 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 Jameson adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Jameson 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.
11.3% of Jameson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Jameson 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 Jameson adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jameson
Why doesn’t Jameson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jameson.
What hospital is closest to Jameson?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Jameson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jameson.
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.