Where Lupus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lupus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65046. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lupus
Cancer runs high in Lupus
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lupus adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 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 Lupus’ likely range; Lupus’ figures come from ZIP code 65046, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Lupus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Lupus adults…
Lupus runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lupus
No hospital or community health center in Lupus 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 Lupus; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Lupus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Lupus adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Lupus 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.
Lupus 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 Lupus adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lupus
Why doesn’t Lupus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lupus.
What hospital is closest to Lupus?
University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Lupus’ 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 Lupus?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Columbia, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lupus.
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.