Where Golden City Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golden City Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64748, 64759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden City Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Golden City Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Golden City Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Golden City Township
50.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Golden City Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (10.8% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 9%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Golden City Township’s likely range; Golden City Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64748, 64759, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Golden City Township adults…
Golden City Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golden City Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Golden City Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Golden City Township
No hospital or community health center in Golden City 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 Golden City 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.
6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Golden City Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Golden City 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.
Golden City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Newport Township and Richland 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 Golden City Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golden City Township
Why doesn’t Golden City 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 Golden City Township.
What hospital is closest to Golden City Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Golden City 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 Golden City 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.