Where Colfax Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colfax Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64689, 64429, 64649, 64497. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colfax Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Colfax Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Colfax Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Colfax Township
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Colfax Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Colfax Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Colfax Township’s likely range; Colfax Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64689, 64429, 64649, 64497, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Colfax Township adults…
Colfax Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colfax Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Colfax Township
No hospital or community health center in Colfax 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 Colfax 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Colfax Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Colfax 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.
12.1% of Colfax Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Colfax 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 | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand River Township | C− | 40.5% | 12.4% | 18.9% | ZIP 64429 |
| Kidder Township | C− | 39.8% | 13% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township and Sheridan 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 Colfax Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colfax Township
Why doesn’t Colfax 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 Colfax Township.
What hospital is closest to Colfax Township?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Colfax Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colfax 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.