Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Van Buren residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Van Buren, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Van Buren. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van Buren
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Van Buren
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.4%), more than twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Missouri rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Van Buren runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Van Buren adults get no exercise
45.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Van Buren
The closest emergency room is Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, 34.9 miles away in a straight line. And 14.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across Missouri. For everyday care, Big Springs Medical Association is closer (1.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Van Buren, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82.4% 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 Van Buren’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Van Buren adults…
Van Buren runs above MO on 9 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.
Care in and near Van Buren
1 community health center in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren; ≈ 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 Van Buren adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Van Buren adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Van Buren runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Van Buren 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.
27.9% of Van Buren adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Van Buren and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Van Buren adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Van Buren
Why doesn’t Van Buren have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Van Buren.
Where can I get low-cost care near Van Buren?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren in Van Buren, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Van Buren.
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.