Where Atchison Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atchison Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64431, 64461, 64428. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atchison Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Atchison Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Atchison Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Atchison Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Atchison Township’s likely range; Atchison Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64431, 64461, 64428, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Atchison Township adults…
Atchison Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Atchison Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Atchison Township
No hospital or community health center in Atchison Township 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 Atchison Township; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Atchison Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Atchison Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Atchison Township 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.
Atchison Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopkins Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nodaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Lincoln Township, Hopkins Township, Nodaway Township and Union Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Atchison Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Atchison Township
Why doesn’t Atchison Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atchison Township.
What hospital is closest to Atchison Township?
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville in Maryville, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Atchison Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atchison Township.
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.