Where Newark residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newark, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63458. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Newark
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Newark runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Newark
The closest emergency room is Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. And 12.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across Missouri. For everyday care, Northeast Missouri Health Council is closer (16.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Newark
22.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (15.9% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Newark’s likely range; Newark’s figures come from ZIP code 63458, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newark adults…
Newark runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newark
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Newark 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Newark adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newark runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Newark 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.
Newark 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 Newark adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newark
Why doesn’t Newark have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newark.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newark.
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.