Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0Where Wilson City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson City
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Wilson City
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.3%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Missouri rate. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.9%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Wilson City runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wilson City adults get no exercise
44% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wilson City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), about twice the Missouri rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (21.9% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 23.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wilson City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wilson City adults…
Wilson City runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. 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.
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 Wilson City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Wilson City
No hospital or community health center in Wilson City 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 Wilson City; ≈ 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 Wilson City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Wilson City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson City runs above Missouri.
4 in 10 Wilson City 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.
Wilson City 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 Wilson City adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson City
Why doesn’t Wilson City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson City.
What hospital is closest to Wilson City?
Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Wilson City’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 Wilson City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cairo Mega Clinic in Cairo, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson City.
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.