Photo: Americasroof · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bethany Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethany Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethany Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bethany Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Bethany Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bethany Township
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Bethany Township’s likely range; Bethany Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64424, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bethany Township adults…
Bethany Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bethany Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bethany Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethany Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Bethany Township
1 hospital in Bethany Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bethany 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bethany Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Bethany 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.
12.1% of Bethany Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bethany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cypress Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Oak Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Cypress Township, Jefferson Township, White Oak Township and Adams 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 Bethany Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethany Township
Why doesn’t Bethany 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 Bethany Township.
What hospital is closest to Bethany Township?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Bethany 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 Bethany 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.