Photo: Cvanlue25 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Monett is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Monett differs from Missouri on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monett
Monett is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Monett is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monett
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.3%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (13.3% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (18.6% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Monett adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.1%), vs 28.8% 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 Monett’s likely range.
What’s behind Monett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monett is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #215 of 247 in Missouri. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 19% of U.S. towns); no exercise 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). Monett’s median household income is $49,390; among the 5,556 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Monett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Monett adults…
Monett runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monett
1 community health center in Monett, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Monett; ≈ 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 Monett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Monett adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monett runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Monett 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.
Monett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monett | D | 40.4% | 14.7% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monett adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monett
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monett is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Monett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monett | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.6%26.9–32.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.7–20.1 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.3–21.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%34.4–46.7 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13.2–16.2 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%35–41.4 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.7–41.5 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.8–32.9 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.9–23.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%19.6–24.2 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%35.8–44.3 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.2–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%33.7–44.6 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%14.9–19.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%73.1–78.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.9%46.9–53.1 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.3%77.4–81.2 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%74.2–78.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%52.8–61.2 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%65.4–77.9 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.4–28.3 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.7–38.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.5–25 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.3%21.5–27.2 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.6%16.5–20.7 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.3%11.9–14.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%18–23.2 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.7%40.8–48.4 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%19–22.9 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.9%20.9–24.9 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.7–9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.9–14.3 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 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 Monett
Is Monett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monett is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #215 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monett?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 46.7%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monett?
Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Monett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.9–19.4%), 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 Monett 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 Monett.
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.