Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Jamesport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jamesport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamesport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamesport
COPD and heart disease run high in Jamesport
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Jamesport runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Jamesport
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jamesport
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.4%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.3% vs 8.4%) is higher too. 14.8% 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 Jamesport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jamesport adults…
Jamesport runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamesport 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.
14.8% of Jamesport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Jamesport
No hospital or community health center in Jamesport 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 Jamesport; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Jamesport adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Jamesport 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.
Jamesport 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 Jamesport adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jamesport
Why doesn’t Jamesport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jamesport.
What hospital is closest to Jamesport?
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Jamesport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamesport.
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.