Where Grand River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64647, 64640, 64648, 64670. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand River Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grand River Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Grand River Township runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grand River Township, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Grand River Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Grand River 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 Grand River Township’s likely range; Grand River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64647, 64640, 64648, 64670, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grand River Township adults…
Grand River Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grand River Township is an older town: 40% 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 Grand River Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Grand River Township
No hospital or community health center in Grand River 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 Grand River 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.
21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Grand River Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Grand River 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.
11.5% of Grand River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Grand River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jamesport Township | C− | 38.1% | 12.4% | 19.9% | ZIP 64648 |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | D | 39% | 14.6% | 20.3% | ZIP 64640 |
| Benton Township | — | — | — | — |
Marion Township, Salem Township, Washington Township and Benton 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 Grand River Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand River Township
Why doesn’t Grand River 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 Grand River Township.
What hospital is closest to Grand River Township?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Grand River 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 Grand River 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.