Photo: Peterspexarth · CC BY 4.0Where Unity Village residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Unity Village, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Unity Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity Village
Unity Village keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.5% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (68.4% vs 60.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Unity Village
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 44.1% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 37.5% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Unity Village is insured
Only 6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Missouri. 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 Unity Village’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Unity Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Unity Village adults…
Unity Village runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Unity Village
No hospital or community health center in Unity Village 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 Unity Village; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
How Unity Village adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Unity Village 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.
7.9% of Unity Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Unity Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | C+ | 38.5% | 12% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lee's Summit | A− | 32.6% | 9.5% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Unity Village adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Unity Village
Why doesn’t Unity Village have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Unity Village.
What hospital is closest to Unity Village?
University Health Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Unity Village’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 Unity Village?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Lees Summit, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Unity Village.
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.