Where Mill Spring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mill Spring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mill Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mill Spring
Dental care lags in Mill Spring
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 28.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Mill Spring’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Mill Spring
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Mill Spring
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
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 Mill Spring’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mill Spring 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.
Out of every 100 Mill Spring adults…
Mill Spring runs above MO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mill Spring
No hospital or community health center in Mill Spring 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 Mill Spring; ≈ 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).
How Mill Spring adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mill Spring runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Mill Spring 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.
15.2% of Mill Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Mill Spring 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 Mill Spring adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mill Spring
Why doesn’t Mill Spring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mill Spring.
What hospital is closest to Mill Spring?
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Mill Spring’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 Mill Spring?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Piedmont in Piedmont, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mill Spring.
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.