Where Waverly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waverly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waverly
Cancer and heart disease run high in Waverly
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Waverly has a community health center but no hospital
HCC Network is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 11.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Waverly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waverly adults…
Waverly runs above MO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waverly
1 community health center in Waverly, 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 Waverly; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Waverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Waverly adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Waverly 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.
9.5% of Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Waverly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugartree Township | — | — | — | — |
Sugartree 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 Waverly adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waverly
Why doesn’t Waverly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waverly.
What hospital is closest to Waverly?
Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Waverly’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 Waverly?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HCC Network - Waverly in Waverly, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waverly.
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.