Photo: Nheyob · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Pierce City is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Pierce City trails Missouri on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pierce City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pierce City
Pierce City is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Pierce City is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pierce City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.3%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.7% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Pierce City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Pierce City runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Pierce City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Pierce City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pierce City is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Pierce City’s median household income is $51,121; among the 6,158 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Pierce City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Pierce City adults…
Pierce City runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Pierce City residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Pierce City
No hospital or community health center in Pierce City 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 Pierce City; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Pierce City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Pierce City adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Pierce City 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.
Pierce City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce City | D | 40.4% | 13.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pierce City adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pierce City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pierce City is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Pierce City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pierce City | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%21.9–30.5 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.2–20.3 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.4–22.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%31.8–48.7 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.6–15.8 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%34.4–43.3 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.2–43.4 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.1–35.3 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10–13 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.3–12.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%12.9–19.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%17.4–25.6 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.8%29.7–41.8 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.7–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%32–46.2 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%8.3–13.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%73.8–81.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%51.9–59.6 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%78.9–84.2 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.5–80.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%54.8–66.4 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%62.1–78.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%22.9–30.9 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.1–38 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.1–24.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%14.4–22.5 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%11.7–17.2 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.3–13 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%12.4–19.7 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%36.7–48.2 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%16.8–23 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.5%18.3–24.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%8.8–11.4 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%5.8–7.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 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 Pierce City
Is Pierce City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pierce City is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pierce City?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 48.7%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pierce City?
Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Pierce City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pierce City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–13.7%), 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 Pierce City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pierce City.
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.