On CDC estimates, Raymore is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Raymore beats Missouri on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raymore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raymore
Against towns with similar incomes, Raymore’s lead shrinks
Raymore is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 7,921 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Raymore adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Raymore is an active town
Only 24.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. The town has 12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Raymore is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Peculiar (B). Around town ↓
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 Raymore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Raymore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymore is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #54 of 247 in Missouri. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Raymore’s median household income is $104,447; among the 7,921 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Raymore 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.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Raymore and the towns around it
Raymore has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore | B+ | 37% | 10.9% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Belton | C+ | 39.9% | 11.7% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Kansas City | C+ | 38.5% | 12% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Peculiar | B | 37.3% | 9.6% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Raymore adults…
Raymore runs below MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Raymore
1 community health center in Raymore, 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 Raymore; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raymore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Raymore adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Raymore 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raymore adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Raymore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Raymore is better than Missouri on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Raymore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Raymore | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.5–19.1 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–14 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%30.7–43.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.8–38.5 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.8–40.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.1–31.4 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.6 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.2–15.4 | 16% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.4–28.3 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%33.1–44.5 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.2–69.9 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.3–88.6 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.6–80.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62.3–71.5 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%73.1–85.2 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.8–26.5 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%23.8–32.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.6 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.5–34.3 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.3–14.9 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Raymore
Is Raymore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymore is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #54 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Raymore?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 43.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Raymore?
Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Raymore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Raymore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.3%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Raymore more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raymore.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.