Where Portage Des Sioux residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Portage Des Sioux, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Portage Des Sioux. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Portage Des Sioux
Cancer runs high in Portage Des Sioux
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Portage Des Sioux adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Portage Des Sioux’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Portage Des Sioux adults…
Portage Des Sioux runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Portage Des Sioux adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Portage Des Sioux
No hospital or community health center in Portage Des Sioux 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 Portage Des Sioux; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Portage Des Sioux adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Portage Des Sioux adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Portage Des Sioux 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.
Portage Des Sioux 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 Portage Des Sioux adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Portage Des Sioux
Why doesn’t Portage Des Sioux have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Portage Des Sioux.
What hospital is closest to Portage Des Sioux?
Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Portage Des Sioux’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Portage Des Sioux?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Alton Circle in Alton, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Portage Des Sioux.
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.