On CDC estimates, Nixa is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Nixa beats Missouri on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nixa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nixa
Nixa is short on primary care and dental care
Nixa’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 ↓
Fewer Nixa adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Nixa
Nixa runs below Missouri on diabetes (9.9% vs 12.1%), stroke (3% vs 3.6%) and COPD (6.8% vs 8%). Conditions ↓
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 Nixa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Nixa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nixa is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #56 of 247 in Missouri. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 52%.
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). Nixa’s median household income is $83,385; among the 10,500 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Nixa
No hospital or community health center in Nixa 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 Nixa; ≈ 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.
7.2% of Nixa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Nixa adults…
Nixa runs below MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Nixa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Nixa adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Nixa 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.
Nixa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nixa adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nixa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nixa is better than Missouri on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Nixa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nixa | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15–19.6 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.6 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–19 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%28.3–43.1 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.5–37.4 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.1–39.5 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.5 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.6–13.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.8–16.1 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.2–29.5 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.3–45 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6–8.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.6–81.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.7–68.9 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.6–87.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.3–79.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60–70 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.7–82.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.4–28.7 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26–35.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%15.6–21.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.3–11.9 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8–11.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6–8.6 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.4–37.8 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.9–17.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Nixa
Is Nixa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nixa is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #56 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nixa?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 43.1%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nixa?
Cox Medical Centers in Springfield, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Nixa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nixa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.5%), 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 Nixa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nixa.
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.