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Health in Parnell · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Parnell residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parnell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parnell. How CDC estimates town health

Fair or poor health
20.1%
About the same as MO (20.5%)
Obesity
39.7%
About the same as MO (36.6%)
No exercise
28.9%
About the same as MO (28.8%)
Uninsured
8.9%
About the same as MO (8.7%)
Feel lonely
31.8%
About the same as MO (31.7%)
Nearest ER
15.3 mi
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Parnell adults…

Parnell runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.

10 of every 100 Parnell adults have diabetes
Missouri: 12 in 100 · better · likely 8.6–12%
Better than MOWorseAbout the sameMissouri
Getting care

Care in and near Parnell

No hospital or community health center in Parnell itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERMosaic Medical Center - MaryvilleMaryville · 15.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost careInfinity HealthBedford · 16.6 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
15.3 mi
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
Maryville · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
16.6 mi
Infinity Health
4 sites · nearest in Bedford
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
20.2 mi
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
Albany · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
27 mi
Northwest Health Services
4 sites · nearest in King City
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
27.2 mi
Ringgold County Hospital
Mount Ayr · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
30.8 mi
Clarinda Regional Health Center
Clarinda · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Parnell itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Parnell itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Parnell itself

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 Parnell; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri

Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.

Get no exercise 28.9%MO 28.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 42.9%MO 36.5%
Binge drink 18.6%MO 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 18.5%MO 16%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Parnell, betterParnell, worseAbout the sameMissouri
Where Parnell gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Parnell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.

77%Yearly checkupMO 78%
58%Dentist visitMO 60%
83%Cholesterol checkMO 85%
62%Colon screeningMO 64%
70%MammogramMO 75%
74%Taking BP medsMO 77%
1 in 11
working-age adults has no health insurance
Parnell 8.9% · Missouri 1 in 11 (8.7%)
Mind & connection

How Parnell adults are doing

About the same as Missouri on each measure.

1 in 3Parnell adults feel lonely
31.8% · MO 31.7% · About the same as MO
1 in 5Parnell adults lack social or emotional support
20.6% · MO 20.1% · About the same as MO
1 in 4Parnell adults have been diagnosed with depression
26.6% · MO 24.3% · About the same as MO
1 in 5Parnell adults are in frequent mental distress
19.2% · MO 17.5% · About the same as MO
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Parnell adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Parnell adults worry about having enough food
13.1% · MO 13.7%
About the same as MO
1 in 8
Parnell adults worry about keeping their housing
12.2% · MO 12.1%
About the same as MO
1 in 11
Parnell adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
8.7% · MO 9%
About the same as MO
1 in 13
Parnell adults lack reliable transportation
8% · MO 8.4%
About the same as MO

10.2% of Parnell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.

Around town

Parnell and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

35.5%

of Parnell adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs14.1%
Thinking or memory18.6%
Hearing7.7%
Errands alone9.1%
Vision4.5%
Dressing or bathing3.6%
Missouri

Questions about health in Parnell

Why doesn’t Parnell have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parnell.

What hospital is closest to Parnell?

Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville in Maryville, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Parnell’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 Parnell.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.