How healthy is Latham?
Latham differs from Missouri on 6 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (20% vs 15.8%) and more adults in frequent mental distress (21.8% vs 17.5%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latham
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
How Latham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Latham runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Latham 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 Latham
No hospital or community health center in Latham 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 Latham; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Latham adults…
Latham runs above MO on 3 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 Latham 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.
15.6% of Latham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Latham adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 75 people are less certain, so we show Latham's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Latham
| Measure | Latham | Likely range | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.4% | 30.8–39.6% | 36.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% | 33.8–42.8% | 37.5% | about the same |
| Obesity | 39.2% | 30.5–48.2% | 36.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4% | 27.4–35.3% | 28.8% | about the same |
| Depression | 30.1% | 25.7–34.9% | 24.3% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 20% | 16.3–23.9% | 15.8% | worse |
| Asthma | 12.7% | 11–14.6% | 10.6% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 8.8% | 7.7–10.1% | 8.6% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 12% | 9.6–14.4% | 12.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 11.1% | 8–14.4% | 8% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.3% | 5.9–9% | 6.8% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.9% | 3.1–4.9% | 3.6% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4% | 15.1–25.9% | 16% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 14.4% | 11.7–17.4% | 16.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 34.3% | 26.6–41.9% | 28.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3% | 30.3–44.5% | 36.5% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 77.3% | 73.3–80.9% | 78.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 51.8% | 47.8–55.6% | 60.4% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 80.8% | 77.2–84.1% | 84.5% | worse |
| Colon screening | 64.4% | 58.6–70% | 64% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73.8% | 65.3–80.6% | 74.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77.6% | 74.8–80.2% | 77.2% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 11.9% | 7.7–17% | 8.7% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 35.6% | 29.6–41.8% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.8% | 16.6–25.2% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 21.8% | 18.5–24.9% | 17.5% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 25.2% | 19.4–32% | 20.5% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.1% | 13.8–20.9% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 18.3% | 12.8–24.2% | 13.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 13.9% | 10.3–17.5% | 12.1% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 9.5% | 7.4–11.6% | 9% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 10.4% | 8–12.9% | 8.4% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 15.6% | 10.5–21% | 10.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.5% | 35.1–50.1% | 36.2% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 18.7% | 14.1–23.6% | 15.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 22.8% | 18.6–27.4% | 17.2% | |
| Hearing | 8.9% | 7.4–10.6% | 8.3% | |
| Vision | 6.2% | 4.8–7.9% | 5.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.5% | 3.4–5.9% | 3.9% | |
| Errands alone | 12.6% | 9.9–15.7% | 9.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Latham door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Missouri figure falls inside it, we don’t call Latham better or worse.
CDC publishes Latham directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Latham.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.