Where Leawood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leawood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leawood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leawood
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Leawood
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 28.8% across Missouri. In all, Leawood runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Leawood, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Leawood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Leawood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leawood adults…
Leawood runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leawood is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Leawood as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leawood 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.
9.2% of Leawood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Leawood
No hospital or community health center in Leawood 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 Leawood; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Leawood adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 4 Leawood 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.
Leawood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | C− | 39.6% | 12.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leawood adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leawood
Why doesn’t Leawood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leawood.
What hospital is closest to Leawood?
Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Leawood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leawood?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lafayette House in Joplin, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leawood.
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.