First Presbyterian Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere La Grange residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Grange, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Grange. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Grange
Out of every 100 La Grange adults…
La Grange runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Grange is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in La Grange as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near La Grange
No hospital or community health center in La Grange 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 Grange; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Grange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How La Grange adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 La Grange 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.
11.9% of La Grange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
La Grange and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
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 Grange adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Grange
Why doesn’t La Grange 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 Grange.
What hospital is closest to La Grange?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 9.4 miles in a straight line from La Grange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near La Grange?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Adams County Dental Clinic in Quincy, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Grange.
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.