Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Pilot Knob residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pilot Knob, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pilot Knob. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pilot Knob
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pilot Knob
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Pilot Knob runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pilot Knob is short on primary care and dental care
Pilot Knob’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Knob’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pilot Knob adults…
Pilot Knob runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pilot Knob
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Pilot Knob, 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 Pilot Knob; ≈ 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
Keeping up with care
Share of Pilot Knob adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Pilot Knob adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Pilot Knob 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.
12.8% of Pilot Knob adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pilot Knob and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | D | 41.4% | 14% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pilot Knob adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pilot Knob
Why doesn’t Pilot Knob 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 Knob.
What hospital is closest to Pilot Knob?
Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, 0.1 miles in a straight line from Pilot Knob’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pilot Knob?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot Knob in Pilot Knob, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pilot Knob.
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.