Where Syracuse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Syracuse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Syracuse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Syracuse
Dental care lags in Syracuse
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 33.5% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Syracuse’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Syracuse
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Syracuse runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Syracuse adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 28.8% 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 Syracuse’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Syracuse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Syracuse adults…
Syracuse runs above MO on 7 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 Syracuse
No hospital or community health center in Syracuse 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 Syracuse; ≈ 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 Syracuse adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Syracuse runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Syracuse 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.
17.2% of Syracuse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Syracuse 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 Syracuse adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Syracuse
Why doesn’t Syracuse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Syracuse.
What hospital is closest to Syracuse?
Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Syracuse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Syracuse.
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.