Where Napoleon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Napoleon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Napoleon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Napoleon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Napoleon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Napoleon runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Napoleon
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Napoleon, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.2% 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 Napoleon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Napoleon adults…
Napoleon runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Napoleon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Napoleon
No hospital or community health center in Napoleon 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 Napoleon; ≈ 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 Napoleon adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Napoleon 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.
12.4% of Napoleon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Napoleon 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 Napoleon adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Napoleon
Why doesn’t Napoleon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Napoleon.
What hospital is closest to Napoleon?
Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Napoleon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Napoleon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HCC Network - Buckner in Buckner, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Napoleon.
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.