Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Morrison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morrison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrison
Arthritis and cancer run high in Morrison
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. In all, Morrison runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Morrison is short on primary care and dental care
Morrison’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Morrison, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.5% 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 Morrison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morrison adults…
Morrison runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Morrison
No hospital or community health center in Morrison 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 Morrison; ≈ 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 Morrison 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 Morrison adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Morrison 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.
9.9% of Morrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Morrison 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 Morrison adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morrison
Why doesn’t Morrison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morrison.
What hospital is closest to Morrison?
Hermann Area District Hospital in Hermann, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Morrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morrison.
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.