Where Boone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65542, 65552, 65436. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boone Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Boone Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Boone Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Boone Township
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Boone Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (13.4% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (12.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 20% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% 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 Boone Township’s likely range; Boone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65542, 65552, 65436, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boone Township adults…
Boone Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boone 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.
20% of Boone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Boone Township
No hospital or community health center in Boone 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 Boone 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.
38 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Boone Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boone Township runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Boone 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.
Boone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roubidoux Township | D | 42.3% | 15.1% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sherrill Township | D− | 44.7% | 16.3% | 24.9% | ZIP 65542 |
| Lynch Township | D− | 43.6% | 16.4% | 23.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boone Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Boone Township
Why doesn’t Boone 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 Boone Township.
What hospital is closest to Boone Township?
Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Boone Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boone 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.