Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, La Monte is healthier than 78%
La Monte differs from Missouri on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Monte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Monte
La Monte is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, La Monte is healthier than 58%. Against the 10,038 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
Many La Monte adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (13.6%, vs 8.7% across Missouri). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.9%, is about level with the state’s 20.5%. Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in La Monte
La Monte runs below Missouri on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 8%), heart disease (5.1% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Monte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind La Monte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Monte is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 75% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 28%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). La Monte’s median household income is $65,648; among the 10,038 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Monte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 La Monte adults…
La Monte runs below MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Monte
No hospital or community health center in La Monte 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 Monte; ≈ 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 La Monte adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 La Monte 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.
8.9% of La Monte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
La Monte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Monte | B | 34.6% | 10.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Monte adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Monte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Monte is better than Missouri on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside La Monte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Monte | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17–23.1 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%27.3–42.1 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%25.8–33.2 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29–37.1 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.3–26 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.6–20 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11–15.9 | 16% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.2–34.3 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.5–21 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%32–45.6 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%10.9–16.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.1–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.6–63.1 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.5–85.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70–76.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55.5–65.8 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.3–80.7 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%18.9–25.8 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.8–36.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.5–24.3 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%11.5–17.4 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%11.6–16.5 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.2–9.9 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%6.9–10.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.1–38.7 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.9–15.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.7–19.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in La Monte
Is La Monte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Monte is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Monte?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 42.1%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Monte?
Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, 11.9 miles in a straight line from La Monte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Monte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–16.8%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in La Monte more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Monte.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.