Where Green Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64664, 64656, 64686. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Green Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Green Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Green Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Green Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Green Township’s likely range; Green Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64664, 64656, 64686, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Green Township adults…
Green Township runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green 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.
8.1% of Green Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Green Township
No hospital or community health center in Green 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 Green 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.
How Green Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Green 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.
Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chillicothe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sampsel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mooresville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Utica | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — |
Blue Mound Township, Jackson Township, Sampsel Township, Mooresville Township, Utica and Fairview Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Chillicothe Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Township
Why doesn’t Green 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 Green Township.
What hospital is closest to Green Township?
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Green Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Green Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Health Services - Chillicothe in Chillicothe, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green 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.