Photo: Bob Warrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pontiac residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pontiac, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pontiac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pontiac
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pontiac
1 in 5 adults have COPD (21.6%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 6 adults have heart disease (17.3%), more than twice the Missouri rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Pontiac runs above Missouri on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pontiac adults get no exercise
46.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pontiac
45.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 36.7% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Pontiac’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pontiac adults…
Pontiac runs above MO on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Pontiac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Pontiac
No hospital or community health center in Pontiac 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 Pontiac; ≈ 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).
How Pontiac adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Pontiac 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.
23.6% of Pontiac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pontiac 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 Pontiac adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pontiac
Why doesn’t Pontiac have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pontiac.
What hospital is closest to Pontiac?
Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Pontiac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pontiac?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia in Theodosia, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pontiac.
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.