Where Rockaway Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockaway Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockaway Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockaway Beach
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rockaway Beach
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Rockaway Beach runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rockaway Beach
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Rockaway Beach
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.1%), 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 Rockaway Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rockaway Beach adults…
Rockaway Beach runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockaway Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Rockaway Beach
No hospital or community health center in Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach; ≈ 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 Rockaway Beach adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Rockaway Beach 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.
15.3% of Rockaway Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Rockaway Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Woods | D | 39% | 13.1% | 22% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rockaway Beach adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockaway Beach
Why doesn’t Rockaway Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockaway Beach.
What hospital is closest to Rockaway Beach?
Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Rockaway Beach’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 Rockaway Beach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Hollister in Hollister, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockaway Beach.
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.