Where Zalma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zalma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zalma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zalma
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Zalma
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.3%, vs 28.8% across Missouri. In all, Zalma runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Zalma
The closest emergency room is Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 24 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Trails Medical Center is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Zalma
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Zalma, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Zalma’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zalma adults…
Zalma runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Zalma
No hospital or community health center in Zalma 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 Zalma; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zalma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Zalma adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Zalma 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.
12.9% of Zalma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Zalma 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 Zalma adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zalma
Why doesn’t Zalma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zalma.
What hospital is closest to Zalma?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Zalma’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 Zalma?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Trails Medical Center in Advance, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zalma.
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.