Where Pilot Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pilot Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pilot Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pilot Grove
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Pilot Grove
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Pilot Grove runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Pilot Grove
The closest emergency room is Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Pilot Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pilot Grove adults…
Pilot Grove runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pilot Grove
No hospital or community health center in Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pilot Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Pilot Grove adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Pilot Grove 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.
8.8% of Pilot Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pilot Grove
Why doesn’t Pilot Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pilot Grove.
What hospital is closest to Pilot Grove?
Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Pilot Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pilot Grove.
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.