Where Medicine Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medicine Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64645, 64673, 64679, 64667. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medicine Township
Medicine Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Medicine Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Medicine Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Medicine Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Medicine Township, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.4% 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 Medicine Township’s likely range; Medicine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64645, 64673, 64679, 64667, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Medicine Township
No hospital or community health center in Medicine 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 Medicine 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).
Out of every 100 Medicine Township adults…
Medicine Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medicine 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.
How Medicine Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Medicine 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.
11.9% of Medicine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravanna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Myers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — |
Ravanna Township, Myers Township and Washington 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 Medicine Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Medicine Township
Why doesn’t Medicine 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 Medicine Township.
What hospital is closest to Medicine Township?
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Medicine Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medicine 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.