Where Medill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medill
Dental care lags in Medill
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 36.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Medill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Medill runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Medill
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.1%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 19.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% 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 Medill’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Medill adults…
Medill runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.8% of Medill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Medill
No hospital or community health center in Medill 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 Medill; ≈ 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 Medill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Medill runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Medill 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.
Medill 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 Medill adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Medill
Why doesn’t Medill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Medill.
What hospital is closest to Medill?
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Medill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Medill?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kahoka Dental in Kahoka, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medill.
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.