Where Stanton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stanton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stanton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanton
Stanton is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Stanton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Stanton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 28.8% across Missouri. In all, Stanton runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stanton, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Stanton’s likely range.
Care in and near Stanton
No hospital or community health center in Stanton 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 Stanton; ≈ 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 Stanton adults…
Stanton runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stanton 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.
How Stanton adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Stanton 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.
9.9% of Stanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Stanton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmwood | — | — | — | — |
Charmwood: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stanton adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stanton
Why doesn’t Stanton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stanton.
What hospital is closest to Stanton?
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital in Sullivan, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Stanton’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 Stanton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Sullivan, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stanton.
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.