Where Bowling Green Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowling Green Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65246, 65261, 65236. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowling Green Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Bowling Green Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Bowling Green Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Bowling Green Township
The closest emergency room is Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 22.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Compass Health is closer (10.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bowling Green Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81% 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 Bowling Green Township’s likely range; Bowling Green Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65246, 65261, 65236, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bowling Green Township adults…
Bowling Green Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bowling Green Township
No hospital or community health center in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowling Green Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bowling Green Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Bowling Green 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.
10.8% of Bowling Green Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bowling Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brunswick Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.8% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Keytesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keytesville | — | — | — | — |
Chariton Township and Keytesville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Keytesville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bowling Green Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowling Green Township
Why doesn’t Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green Township.
What hospital is closest to Bowling Green Township?
Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green 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.