Where Baker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 63557, 64631, 64628. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Baker Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Baker Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Baker Township, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Baker Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 11 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 Baker Township’s likely range; Baker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 63557, 64631, 64628, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Baker Township adults…
Baker Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker Township 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.
9.2% of Baker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Baker Township
No hospital or community health center in Baker 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 Baker 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.
How Baker Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Baker 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.
Baker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bucklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yellow Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Grantsville Township, North Salem Township, Bucklin Township and Yellow Creek 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 Baker Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baker Township
Why doesn’t Baker 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 Baker Township.
What hospital is closest to Baker Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Baker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baker 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.