Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Leadwood is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Leadwood differs from Missouri on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leadwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leadwood
Dental care lags in Leadwood
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Leadwood is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Leadwood is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Leadwood
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.8%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 9%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Leadwood is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Leadwood is healthier than 7%. Against the 3,916 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 26%. Health Grade ↓
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 Leadwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Leadwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leadwood is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 37% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Leadwood’s median household income is $44,783; among the 3,916 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leadwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Leadwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Leadwood adults…
Leadwood runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Leadwood residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Leadwood
1 community health center in Leadwood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Leadwood; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Leadwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Leadwood runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Leadwood 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.
Leadwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadwood | D | 41.9% | 12.9% | 23.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leadwood adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Leadwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Leadwood is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Leadwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Leadwood | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.6%22.9–30.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.2–24.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%34.7–49.1 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–15 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%33.9–42.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.8–41.1 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.8–33.5 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 11%9.4–12.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.8%23.4–32.3 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.4%19.7–27.5 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.6–42 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.2–20.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35.3–48.6 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.3–14.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.2–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%45.5–53.3 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.4%76.2–82.5 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71–77.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.3%50–60.8 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%59–76.2 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%24.8–32.9 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.4–39.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.4–25.8 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%16–24 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.1–18.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%14.1–21.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.5%37.2–48.1 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.2–22 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.7%19.7–26 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.4 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.7–14.4 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Leadwood
Is Leadwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leadwood is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Leadwood?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 49.1%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Leadwood?
Parkland Health Center in Farmington, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Leadwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Leadwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–14.2%), 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 Leadwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leadwood.
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.