Where Sundown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sundown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sundown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sundown
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Sundown
1 in 6 adults have heart disease (15.4%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.6%), more than twice the Missouri rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Sundown runs above Missouri on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sundown
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (32.3%), about twice the Missouri rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sundown
44.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 31.8% 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 Sundown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sundown adults…
Sundown runs above MO on 10 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sundown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Sundown
No hospital or community health center in Sundown 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 Sundown; ≈ 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 Sundown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sundown does better than Missouri.
1 in 4 Sundown 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.
22.2% of Sundown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Sundown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Sundown adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sundown
Why doesn’t Sundown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sundown.
What hospital is closest to Sundown?
Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Sundown’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 Sundown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia in Theodosia, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sundown.
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.