Where Tightwad residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tightwad, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tightwad
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Tightwad
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Tightwad runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Tightwad adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Tightwad, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.6% 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 Tightwad’s likely range; Tightwad’s figures come from ZIP code 64735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tightwad adults…
Tightwad 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tightwad adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Tightwad
No hospital or community health center in Tightwad 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 Tightwad; ≈ 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 Tightwad adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Tightwad 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% of Tightwad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Tightwad 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 Tightwad adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tightwad
Why doesn’t Tightwad have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tightwad.
What hospital is closest to Tightwad?
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Tightwad’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tightwad?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katy Trail Community Health, Harbor Village in Warsaw, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tightwad.
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.