Where Union Star residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Star, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union Star. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Star
Union Star is short on primary care and dental care
Union Star’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Union Star adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Union Star’s likely range.
Care in and near Union Star
No hospital or community health center in Union Star 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 Union Star; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Union Star adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Union Star adults…
On every condition, Union Star is about the same as Missouri. 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 Union Star adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Union Star adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Union Star 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.
Union Star and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Township | — | — | — | — |
Polk Township: 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 Union Star adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Star
Why doesn’t Union Star have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union Star.
What hospital is closest to Union Star?
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Union Star’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Union Star?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is King City Clinic in King City, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union Star.
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.