Where Elm Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 63565, 63544, 63559, 63551. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Elm Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), 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, Elm Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elm Township, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.6% 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 Elm Township’s likely range; Elm Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 63565, 63544, 63559, 63551, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elm Township adults…
Elm Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elm Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Elm Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm 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 Elm 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Elm Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Elm 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.
10.1% of Elm Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Elm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Liberty Township and Grant 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 Elm Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm Township
Why doesn’t Elm 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 Elm Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm Township?
Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Elm Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elm 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.