Where Wheatland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheatland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wheatland
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.7%), about twice the Missouri rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Wheatland runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wheatland adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wheatland
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% 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 Wheatland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wheatland adults…
Wheatland 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Wheatland
No hospital or community health center in Wheatland 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 Wheatland; ≈ 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 Wheatland adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Wheatland 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.
17.7% of Wheatland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Wheatland 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 Wheatland adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatland
Why doesn’t Wheatland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheatland.
What hospital is closest to Wheatland?
Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Wheatland’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 Wheatland?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ochc - Hermitage Medical Center in Hermitage, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatland.
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.