Photo: Drowzy at English Wikipedia · Public domainPiedmont’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Piedmont differs from Missouri on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Piedmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Piedmont
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Piedmont
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.2%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Piedmont runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Piedmont
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 34% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Piedmont’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Piedmont is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Piedmont is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Piedmont, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.2% 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 Piedmont’s likely range.
What’s behind Piedmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piedmont is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Piedmont’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 21.6% of adults, against 14.2% across Missouri and 13% nationally.
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). Piedmont’s median household income is $40,019; among the 2,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Piedmont compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Piedmont adults…
Piedmont runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Piedmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Piedmont
1 community health center in Piedmont, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Piedmont; ≈ 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 Piedmont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Piedmont runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Piedmont 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.
25.2% of Piedmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Piedmont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | D− | 43.2% | 18.1% | 26.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Piedmont adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Piedmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Piedmont is better than Missouri on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Piedmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Piedmont | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.4%28.5–38.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.7–24.6 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%18.5–24.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.2%35.2–51.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.1%15.7–20.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.2%40.8–49.6 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.2–46.1 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34.1–41.6 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16.2%13.6–18.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34%29–39.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.3%21.7–30.8 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.3%35.8–48.4 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–15.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%35.5–50.3 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%9.5–16 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75–81.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.3%41.3–49.4 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%77.8–83.1 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%51.6–63.2 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.8%57.6–75.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24–32.3 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.6–37.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.2–24.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25%20.2–30.1 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14–20.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%11.9–16.5 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%11.5–16.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.2%20.4–30.3 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.9%43–54.7 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.1%23.2–30.8 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.5%20.9–28 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.2%11.5–14.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.3%13.8–18.8 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Piedmont
Is Piedmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piedmont is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Piedmont?
CDC estimates 43.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 51.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Piedmont?
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, 28.6 miles in a straight line from Piedmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Piedmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–16%), 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 Piedmont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Piedmont.
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.