Where Benton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64670, 64657. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Benton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Benton Township runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Benton Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Benton Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Benton Township’s likely range; Benton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64670, 64657, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Benton Township adults…
Benton Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Benton Township
No hospital or community health center in Benton 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 Benton 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Benton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Benton Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Benton 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.
11.1% of Benton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Benton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Miller Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dallas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McFall | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand River Township | — | — | — | — |
Butler Township, Marion Township, Miller Township, Salem Township, Dallas Township, McFall and Grand River 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 Benton Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Benton Township
Why doesn’t Benton 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 Benton Township.
What hospital is closest to Benton Township?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Benton 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 Benton 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.