Where Clay Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clay Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64653, 64659, 64688. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clay Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Clay Township runs above Missouri on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clay Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Clay Township’s likely range; Clay Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64653, 64659, 64688, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clay Township adults…
Clay Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Clay Township
No hospital or community health center in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Clay Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Clay 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.
11% of Clay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parson Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Locust Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheeling Township | — | — | — | — |
Jackson Township, Parson Creek Township, Locust Creek Township, Jefferson Township and Wheeling 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 Clay Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clay Township
Why doesn’t Clay 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 Clay Township.
What hospital is closest to Clay Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Clay 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 Clay 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.