Roberts, J.F., Octagonal Barn · Photo: Rcool1234 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Rea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64480. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rea
Rea is short on primary care and dental care
Rea’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Rea
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rea 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 ↓
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 Rea’s likely range; Rea’s figures come from ZIP code 64480, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Rea
No hospital or community health center in Rea 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 Rea; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Rea adults…
Rea runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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.
7.9% of Rea 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Rea adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Rea 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.
Rea 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 Rea adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rea
Why doesn’t Rea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rea.
What hospital is closest to Rea?
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville in Maryville, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Rea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rea?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Savannah Medical Clinic in Savannah, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rea.
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.