Where Chariton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chariton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65254, 65281, 65261. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chariton Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Chariton Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.6% across Missouri. In all, Chariton Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Chariton Township
The closest emergency room is Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Compass Health is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Chariton Township’s likely range; Chariton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65254, 65281, 65261, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chariton Township adults…
Chariton Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chariton Township
No hospital or community health center in Chariton 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 Chariton 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chariton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Chariton Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Chariton 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.
10.5% of Chariton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Chariton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keytesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salisbury Township | C− | 39.2% | 14.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 65281 |
Bowling Green Township: 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 Chariton Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chariton Township
Why doesn’t Chariton 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 Chariton Township.
What hospital is closest to Chariton Township?
Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Chariton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chariton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Salisbury, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chariton 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.