Where Risco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Risco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Risco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Risco
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Risco
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Risco runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Risco adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Risco
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Risco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Risco adults…
Risco runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Risco is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Risco as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Risco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Risco
No hospital or community health center in Risco 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 Risco; ≈ 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).
How Risco adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Risco 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.
15.6% of Risco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Risco 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 Risco adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Risco
Why doesn’t Risco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Risco.
What hospital is closest to Risco?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Risco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Risco.
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.