Where Princeton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Princeton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princeton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Princeton
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Princeton runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Princeton
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Princeton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Princeton is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Princeton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health 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 Princeton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Princeton adults…
Princeton runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Princeton
1 community health center in Princeton, 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 Princeton; ≈ 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
How Princeton adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Princeton 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.
16.6% of Princeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Princeton 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 Princeton adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Princeton
Why doesn’t Princeton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Princeton.
What hospital is closest to Princeton?
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Princeton’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 Princeton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Princeton Office in Princeton, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Princeton.
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.