Photo: Zachhedrick · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Parma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parma
More Parma adults get no exercise
45.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Parma
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.5%, vs 12.1% across Missouri. In all, Parma runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Parma
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.7%), about twice the Missouri rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.4% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (15.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 28% 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 Parma’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Parma adults…
Parma runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28% of Parma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Parma
No hospital or community health center in Parma 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 Parma; ≈ 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 Parma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Parma adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Parma runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Parma 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.
Parma 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 Parma adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Parma
Why doesn’t Parma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parma.
What hospital is closest to Parma?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Parma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Parma?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bernie Medical and Dental Center in Bernie, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parma.
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.