Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Martinsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martinsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martinsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martinsburg
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Martinsburg
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Martinsburg runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Martinsburg
The closest emergency room is Hermann Area District Hospital in Hermann, 30.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Preferred Family Healthcare, Incorporated is closer (11.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Martinsburg, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Martinsburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Martinsburg adults…
Martinsburg runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Martinsburg
No hospital or community health center in Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg; ≈ 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 Martinsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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 Martinsburg adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Martinsburg 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.
11.4% of Martinsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Martinsburg
Why doesn’t Martinsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martinsburg.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martinsburg.
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.