Where Brookfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brookfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64628. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brookfield Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brookfield Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Brookfield 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 Brookfield Township
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% 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 Brookfield Township’s likely range; Brookfield Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64628, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brookfield Township adults…
Brookfield Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brookfield 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 Brookfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brookfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Brookfield Township
1 hospital in Brookfield 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 Brookfield 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Brookfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Brookfield 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.
12.2% of Brookfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Brookfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yellow Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yellow Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marceline Township | C− | 36.7% | 14.2% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Locust Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township, Yellow Creek Township, Yellow Creek Township and Locust Creek 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 Brookfield Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brookfield Township
Why doesn’t Brookfield 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 Brookfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Brookfield Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Brookfield 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 Brookfield Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Marceline, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brookfield 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.