Where Knox City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knox City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knox City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Knox City
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Knox City runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Knox City adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Knox City
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Knox City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Knox City adults…
Knox City runs above MO on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Knox City
No hospital or community health center in Knox City 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 Knox City; ≈ 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 Knox City adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Knox City 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.
17.2% of Knox City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Knox City 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 Knox City adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knox City
Why doesn’t Knox City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knox City.
What hospital is closest to Knox City?
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Knox City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Knox City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Family Health in Edina, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knox City.
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.