Where Whiting residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whiting, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whiting. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whiting
Smoking is more common in Whiting
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.2%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Whiting is behind on routine checkups
It trails Missouri on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (51.8% vs 60.4%), cholesterol checks (81% vs 84.5%) and mammograms (64.9% vs 74.7%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease runs high in Whiting
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
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 Whiting’s likely range.
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 Whiting adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Whiting adults…
Whiting runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whiting
No hospital or community health center in Whiting 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 Whiting; ≈ 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 Whiting adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Whiting 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.
14.2% of Whiting adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Whiting and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie | D− | 47.7% | 17% | 27.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whiting adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Whiting
Why doesn’t Whiting have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whiting.
What hospital is closest to Whiting?
Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Whiting’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whiting?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Prairie Dental Center in East Prairie, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whiting.
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.