On CDC estimates, Lamar Township is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Lamar Township trails Missouri on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamar Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lamar Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Lamar Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lamar Township is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lamar Township is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Lamar Township
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 26.8% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 Lamar Township’s likely range; Lamar Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64759, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Lamar Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lamar Township is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Lamar Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 22.6% of adults, against 16% across Missouri and 11.8% nationally.
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). Lamar Township’s median household income is $56,926; among the 7,999 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Lamar Township adults…
Lamar Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Lamar Township
No hospital or community health center in Lamar 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 Lamar 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lamar Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Lamar 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.
18% of Lamar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Lamar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Township | D− | 41.5% | 15.6% | 22.6% | ZIP 64759 |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Northfork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newport Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Northfork Township, Central Township, Union Township and Newport 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 Lamar Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lamar Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lamar Township is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Lamar Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lamar Township | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24.8–31.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.3 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.5–22.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%32.9–51 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%37.8–46.9 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36.2–45.5 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.3–38.9 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.8%22.6–31.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.6%19.4–25.8 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.6%31.2–42.2 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12–18.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%31.5–46.2 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.1–13.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.7–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%44.6–52.4 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82%79.6–84.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.6–82 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.7–65.8 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%58.1–75.7 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.6–30.8 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%25.9–36.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.9–23.6 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%16.2–22.5 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10–13.2 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.2–20.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%40–50.1 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%19.9–25.5 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.7%19.2–24.2 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 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 Lamar Township
Is Lamar Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lamar Township is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lamar Township?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 64759, which Lamar Township shares with City Township) have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 51%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lamar Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Lamar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lamar Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–13.2%), 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 Lamar Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−. The figures are ZIP code 64759’s, shared with City Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamar 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.