Where Qulin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Qulin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Qulin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Qulin
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Qulin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Depression is also above the state: 30.4%, vs 24.3% across Missouri. In all, Qulin runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Qulin
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (12.3% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 9%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Qulin
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Qulin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Qulin adults…
Qulin runs above MO on 9 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.
19.5% of Qulin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
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.
Care in and near Qulin
No hospital or community health center in Qulin 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 Qulin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Qulin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Qulin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Qulin runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Qulin 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.
Qulin 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 Qulin adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Qulin
Why doesn’t Qulin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Qulin.
What hospital is closest to Qulin?
Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Qulin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Qulin.
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.