Where Gomer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gomer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64644. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gomer Township
Out of every 100 Gomer Township adults…
Gomer Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gomer Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gomer Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Gomer Township
No hospital or community health center in Gomer 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 Gomer 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gomer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Gomer Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Gomer 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.
10.6% of Gomer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Gomer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamilton Township | C− | 38.4% | 13.3% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| New York Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Breckenridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Monroe Township, New York Township, Breckenridge Township and Harrison 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 Gomer Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gomer Township
Why doesn’t Gomer 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 Gomer Township.
What hospital is closest to Gomer Township?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Gomer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gomer Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hamilton Medical Clinic in Hamilton, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gomer 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.