Photo: Acntx at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pierpont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pierpont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pierpont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pierpont
Cancer and arthritis run high in Pierpont
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.1%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. In all, Pierpont runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pierpont keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.4% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (69.2% vs 60.4%). Checkups ↓
Pierpont adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.3% vs 31.7%), frequent mental distress (12.3% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (15.5% vs 20.1%) and depression (20.1% vs 24.3%) all run below Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
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 Pierpont’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pierpont adults…
Pierpont runs below MO on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pierpont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Pierpont adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Pierpont does better than Missouri.
1 in 4 Pierpont 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.
Care in and near Pierpont
No hospital or community health center in Pierpont 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 Pierpont; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Pierpont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pierpont 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 Pierpont adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pierpont
Why doesn’t Pierpont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pierpont.
What hospital is closest to Pierpont?
University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Pierpont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pierpont?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Columbia, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pierpont.
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.