Where Lake Tapawingo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Tapawingo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Tapawingo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Tapawingo
Lake Tapawingo keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 60.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Lake Tapawingo
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 45.3% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 37.5% across Missouri. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and cancer and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Tapawingo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Lake Tapawingo’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Tapawingo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Lake Tapawingo adults…
Lake Tapawingo runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Tapawingo is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Tapawingo as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Lake Tapawingo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Lake Tapawingo
No hospital or community health center in Lake Tapawingo 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 Lake Tapawingo; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Lake Tapawingo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Tapawingo does better than Missouri.
3 in 10 Lake Tapawingo 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.
Lake Tapawingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | B | 34.3% | 9.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Tapawingo adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Tapawingo
Why doesn’t Lake Tapawingo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Tapawingo.
What hospital is closest to Lake Tapawingo?
Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Lake Tapawingo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Tapawingo?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Lees Summit, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Tapawingo.
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.