Where La Belle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Belle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Belle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Belle
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in La Belle
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, La Belle runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from La Belle
The closest emergency room is Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 27.5 miles away in a straight line. And 12% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across Missouri. For everyday care, Northeast Missouri Health Council is closer (14.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Belle
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (12% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 9%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in La Belle, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 La Belle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Belle adults…
La Belle runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Belle
No hospital or community health center in La Belle 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 La Belle; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of La Belle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Belle 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.
How La Belle adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 La Belle 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.
La Belle 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 La Belle adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Belle
Why doesn’t La Belle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Belle.
What hospital is closest to La Belle?
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 27.5 miles in a straight line from La Belle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Belle.
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.