Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mansfield is healthier than 46%
Mansfield trails Missouri on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mansfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mansfield
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Mansfield
The closest emergency room is Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, 37.1 miles away in a straight line. And 12.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across Missouri. For everyday care, Douglas County Public Health Services Group is closer (1.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Mansfield is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mansfield is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Mansfield
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Mansfield runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mansfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mansfield is healthier than 4%. Against the 538 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 46%. 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 Mansfield’s likely range.
What’s behind Mansfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansfield is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 19% 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). Mansfield’s median household income is $29,773; among the 538 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Mansfield
No hospital or community health center in Mansfield 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 Mansfield; ≈ 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 Mansfield adults…
Mansfield runs above MO on 6 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Mansfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Mansfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mansfield runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Mansfield 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20% of Mansfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Mansfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | D− | 42.8% | 14.5% | 23.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mansfield adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mansfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mansfield is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Mansfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mansfield | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24–33.1 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.3–21.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.8–24.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%34.2–51.6 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.5–16.7 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39%34.6–43.5 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.9–42.7 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.1–36.2 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%15.6–22.8 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.8%19.9–28.3 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38%31.9–44.3 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.3–18.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%33.6–47.8 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%8.7–14.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.7–81.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.2%47.2–55.2 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%76.9–82.8 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74–79.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.8%53.6–63.8 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%59.6–76.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%24.5–33 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.1–37.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.4–24.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%16.9–25.5 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.1–19 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%10.8–15 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%10.2–14.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20%16–24.1 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%39.5–50.8 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%18.4–24.8 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.3%20.1–26.8 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%11.7–16 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.1–7 | 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 Mansfield
Is Mansfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansfield is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mansfield?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 51.6%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Mansfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–14.6%), 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield.
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.