Where Hughes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hughes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64455, 64487, 64423. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hughes Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Hughes Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Hughes Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 48% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hughes Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hughes Township’s likely range; Hughes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64455, 64487, 64423, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hughes Township adults…
Hughes Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hughes Township is an older town: 48% 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 Hughes Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hughes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Hughes Township
No hospital or community health center in Hughes 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 Hughes 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hughes Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Hughes 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% of Hughes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Hughes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Cloud Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Polk Township | B− | 35.9% | 9.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
White Cloud Township and Monroe 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 Hughes Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hughes Township
Why doesn’t Hughes 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 Hughes Township.
What hospital is closest to Hughes Township?
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville in Maryville, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Hughes 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 Hughes 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.