On CDC estimates, Whiteman AFB is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Whiteman AFB differs from Missouri on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whiteman AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whiteman AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Whiteman AFB doesn’t win on
23.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Whiteman AFB
Whiteman AFB runs below Missouri on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.6% vs 8.6%), heart disease (1.3% vs 6.8%) and stroke (0.9% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Whiteman AFB
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (23.4%), vs 17.5% across Missouri. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.9%, vs 31.7% across Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
Whiteman AFB is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Whiteman AFB is healthier than 76%. Against the 7,311 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
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 Whiteman AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Whiteman AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiteman AFB is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #43 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Whiteman AFB’s median household income is $54,641; among the 7,311 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Whiteman AFB adults…
Whiteman AFB runs below MO on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Whiteman AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Whiteman AFB adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Whiteman AFB runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Whiteman AFB 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.
Care in and near Whiteman AFB
No hospital or community health center in Whiteman AFB 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 Whiteman AFB; ≈ 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 Whiteman AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Whiteman AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Whiteman AFB and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman AFB | A− | 32.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Knob Noster | B− | 36% | 8.8% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whiteman AFB adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whiteman AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whiteman AFB is better than Missouri on 13 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Whiteman AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whiteman AFB | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.8–16.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.4%20.3–26.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%27.1–38.9 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 14.9%12.5–17.4 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 18.2%15.4–21.2 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 8.5%7.2–10 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.6%1.5–1.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.3%1.2–1.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.9%0.8–1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.1–15.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10–15.6 | 16% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.4–26.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.5%19.7–27.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.2–45.9 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%8.8–13.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.9%64.2–73.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.7–62.9 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 70%65.7–74 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 36.9%32.7–41.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.6%47.6–57.8 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%65.2–79.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.3–33.3 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.6–44.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.6–27.9 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%12.4–19.7 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.2–11.7 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.2–13.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8–13.5 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%24.8–34.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%18.6–25.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3%2.6–3.5 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.7–9.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.4–1.9 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Whiteman AFB
Is Whiteman AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiteman AFB is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #43 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whiteman AFB?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 38.9%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whiteman AFB?
Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Whiteman AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whiteman AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–13.7%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Whiteman AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whiteman AFB.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.