Where Lamar Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamar Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lamar Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamar Heights
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Lamar Heights
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Lamar Heights runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lamar Heights
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 9%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Lamar Heights
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Lamar Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lamar Heights adults…
Lamar Heights runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Lamar Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across 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.
Care in and near Lamar Heights
No hospital or community health center in Lamar Heights 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 Lamar Heights; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamar Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Lamar Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lamar Heights runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Lamar Heights 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.
Lamar Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Township | D− | 41.5% | 15.6% | 22.6% | ZIP 64759 |
| Lamar | D− | 42.2% | 15.7% | 23% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lamar Heights adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamar Heights
Why doesn’t Lamar Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamar Heights.
What hospital is closest to Lamar Heights?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Lamar Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lamar Heights?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Family Care - Lamar in Lamar, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamar Heights.
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.