Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Leadington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leadington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leadington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leadington
COPD and stroke run high in Leadington
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Leadington runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Leadington
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.5%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.2% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Leadington adults get no exercise
36.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% 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 Leadington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leadington adults…
Leadington runs above MO on 4 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.
15.3% of Leadington 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Leadington
No hospital or community health center in Leadington 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 Leadington; ≈ 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 Leadington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Leadington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leadington runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Leadington 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.
Leadington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills | C− | 39.3% | 11.1% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leadington adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Leadington
Why doesn’t Leadington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leadington.
What hospital is closest to Leadington?
Parkland Health Center in Farmington, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Leadington’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 Leadington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Mines Health Center in Farmington, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leadington.
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.