Where Bee Branch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bee Branch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 63558, 65281, 64658. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bee Branch Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Bee Branch Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Bee Branch Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Bee Branch Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Missouri 8.7%), yet 24.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Bee Branch Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.7% 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 Bee Branch Township’s likely range; Bee Branch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 63558, 65281, 64658, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bee Branch Township adults…
Bee Branch Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bee Branch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Bee Branch Township
No hospital or community health center in Bee Branch 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 Bee Branch 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.
6.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Bee Branch Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Bee Branch 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Bee Branch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bee Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockrell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayland Township | — | — | — | — |
Cockrell Township, Clark Township and Wayland 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 Bee Branch Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bee Branch Township
Why doesn’t Bee Branch 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 Bee Branch Township.
What hospital is closest to Bee Branch Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Bee Branch Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bee Branch Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Marceline, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bee Branch 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.