Where Mindenmines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mindenmines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mindenmines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mindenmines
COPD and stroke run high in Mindenmines
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Mindenmines runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mindenmines
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Mindenmines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Mindenmines adults…
Mindenmines runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mindenmines is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mindenmines as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Mindenmines
No hospital or community health center in Mindenmines 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 Mindenmines; ≈ 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 Mindenmines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Mindenmines adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Mindenmines 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.
13.2% of Mindenmines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Mindenmines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ozark Township | — | — | — | — |
South West Township and Ozark Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mindenmines adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mindenmines
Why doesn’t Mindenmines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mindenmines.
What hospital is closest to Mindenmines?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Mindenmines’ 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 Mindenmines?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast KS in Pittsburg, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mindenmines.
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.