Locust Creek Covered Bridge · Photo: Milanite · CC BY 2.0Where Jefferson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jefferson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64651, 64628, 64681, 64653. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jefferson Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Jefferson Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jefferson Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.2% 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 Jefferson Township’s likely range; Jefferson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64651, 64628, 64681, 64653, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jefferson Township adults…
Jefferson Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jefferson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Jefferson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Jefferson Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Jefferson 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.
10.5% of Jefferson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Locust Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cunningham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | — | — | — | — |
Parson Creek Township, Locust Creek Township, Cunningham Township and Clay Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Brookfield Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jefferson Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jefferson Township
Why doesn’t Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township.
What hospital is closest to Jefferson Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.