Where Keytesville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keytesville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65261, 65281. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keytesville Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Keytesville Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Keytesville Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Keytesville Township
The closest emergency room is Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 23.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Compass Health is closer (7.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Keytesville Township’s likely range; Keytesville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65261, 65281, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Keytesville Township adults…
Keytesville Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Keytesville Township
No hospital or community health center in Keytesville 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 Keytesville 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.
8.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Keytesville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Keytesville Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Keytesville 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.
10.3% of Keytesville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keytesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Township | C− | 39.2% | 14.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 65281 |
| Wayland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Musselfork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brunswick Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.8% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Chariton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowling Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salt Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cockrell Township | — | — | — | — |
Wayland Township, Musselfork Township, Chariton Township, Bowling Green Township, Salt Creek Township and Cockrell 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 Keytesville Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keytesville Township
Why doesn’t Keytesville 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 Keytesville Township.
What hospital is closest to Keytesville Township?
Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Keytesville Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Keytesville Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Salisbury, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keytesville 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.