Montauk State Park Open Shelter · Photo: Steveewatkins · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Jackson Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Jackson Township differs from Missouri on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65555, 65479, 65542, 65483. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jackson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Jackson Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jackson Township is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jackson Township is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Jackson Township
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Jackson Township, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.8% 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 Jackson Township’s likely range; Jackson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65555, 65479, 65542, 65483, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Jackson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 22% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jackson Township’s median household income is $55,088; among the 7,436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Jackson Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Jackson Township adults…
Jackson Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Jackson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Jackson Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Jackson 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.
15.6% of Jackson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Jackson Township and the towns around it
Jackson Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | D | 41.2% | 16.3% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Current Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherrill Township | D− | 44.7% | 16.3% | 24.9% | ZIP 65542 |
| Piney Township | D | 41.1% | 15.6% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ozark Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynch Township | D− | 43.6% | 16.4% | 23.8% | ZIP codes |
Current Township and Ozark 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 Jackson Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jackson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jackson Township is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Jackson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jackson Township | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%24.1–31.1 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.3–20.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–21 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%33.8–49.2 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%40.5–49 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.6–46.6 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.7–39.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.1%16.6–23.7 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%18.2–24.1 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%31.1–41.4 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.4–16.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.1–46.8 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.4–12.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.7–83 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%47.2–54.8 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.1–86.1 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.1–83.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%57.8–68.2 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.3%58.6–75 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.2–29.7 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%25.3–34.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.5–22.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%14.2–20 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%10.9–15 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13–18.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.8%40–49.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%20–25.5 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%17.9–22.7 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12%10.8–13.4 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jackson Township
Is Jackson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson Township?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 49.2%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson Township?
Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Jackson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jackson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.3%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jackson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.