Where Walker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walker
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.6%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Walker runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Walker
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.8%), about twice the Missouri rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Walker
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Walker’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Walker adults…
Walker runs above MO on 8 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 Walker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Walker
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker; ≈ 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 Walker adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walker runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Walker 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.
23.7% of Walker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Walker 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 Walker adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walker
Why doesn’t Walker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walker.
What hospital is closest to Walker?
Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Walker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Walker?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health - Nevada in Nevada, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walker.
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.