Where Hamilton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamilton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64442, 64458. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hamilton Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Hamilton Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Hamilton Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Hamilton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Hamilton Township’s likely range; Hamilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64442, 64458, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Hamilton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Hamilton 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.
13.6% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Lincoln Township, Colfax Township and Union 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 Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamilton Township
Why doesn’t Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.