Where Leroy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leroy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64762. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leroy Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Leroy Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Leroy Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Leroy Township
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Leroy Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Leroy Township’s likely range; Leroy Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64762, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Leroy Township adults…
Leroy Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leroy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Leroy Township
No hospital or community health center in Leroy 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 Leroy 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).
How Leroy Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Leroy 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.
12.5% of Leroy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Leroy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ozark Township | — | — | — | — |
Barton City Township, Harrison 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 Leroy Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leroy Township
Why doesn’t Leroy 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 Leroy Township.
What hospital is closest to Leroy Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Leroy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leroy Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Arma in Arma, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leroy 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.