Where Urbana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Urbana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Urbana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Urbana
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Urbana
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Urbana runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Urbana
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Urbana
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (14% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 23.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% 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 Urbana’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Urbana adults…
Urbana 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.3% of Urbana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Urbana
1 community health center in Urbana, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Urbana; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Urbana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Urbana adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Urbana runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Urbana 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.
Urbana 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 Urbana adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Urbana
Why doesn’t Urbana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Urbana.
What hospital is closest to Urbana?
Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Urbana’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 Urbana?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ochc - Urbana Medical Center in Urbana, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Urbana.
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.