Where Latham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Latham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latham
Mental distress runs high in Latham
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.8%), vs 17.5% across Missouri. Depression is above the state too: 30.1%, vs 24.3% across Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Latham
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Latham
The closest emergency room is SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City in Jefferson City, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Center of Central Missouri is closer (7.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Latham’s likely range.
How Latham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Latham runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Latham 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Latham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Latham
No hospital or community health center in Latham 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 Latham; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Latham adults…
Latham runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.6% of Latham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Latham 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 Latham adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Latham
Why doesn’t Latham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Latham.
What hospital is closest to Latham?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City in Jefferson City, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Latham’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 Latham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chccmo - California Clinic in California, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Latham.
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.