Photo: Evan Bench · CC BY 2.0Where South Gorin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Gorin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63543. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Gorin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Gorin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), 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, South Gorin runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Gorin adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.8%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in South Gorin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), 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 South Gorin’s likely range; South Gorin’s figures come from ZIP code 63543, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Gorin adults…
South Gorin runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 South Gorin
No hospital or community health center in South Gorin 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 South Gorin; ≈ 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 South Gorin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How South Gorin adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 South Gorin 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.
12.5% of South Gorin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
South Gorin 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 South Gorin adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Gorin
Why doesn’t South Gorin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Gorin.
What hospital is closest to South Gorin?
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, 10.5 miles in a straight line from South Gorin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Gorin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Memphis Community Health Center in Memphis, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Gorin.
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.