Where Theodosia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Theodosia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Theodosia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Theodosia
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Theodosia
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.7%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Missouri rate. COPD is also above the state: 15%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Theodosia runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Theodosia, and more people treating it
52.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 85.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Theodosia adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Theodosia
The closest emergency room is Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Douglas County Public Health Services Group is closer (1.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Theodosia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Theodosia adults…
Theodosia runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Theodosia 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.
Care in and near Theodosia
No hospital or community health center in Theodosia 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 Theodosia; ≈ 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 Theodosia adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 4 Theodosia 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.
13.3% of Theodosia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Theodosia 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 Theodosia adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Theodosia
Why doesn’t Theodosia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Theodosia.
What hospital is closest to Theodosia?
Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Theodosia’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 Theodosia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia in Theodosia, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Theodosia.
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.