Where Milford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64759, 64784. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Milford Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Milford Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Milford Township
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Milford Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.1%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.1% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 9%) are higher too. 17.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Milford Township’s likely range; Milford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64759, 64784, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Milford Township adults…
Milford Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Milford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Milford Township
No hospital or community health center in Milford 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 Milford 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.
How Milford Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Milford 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.
Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Montevallo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Doylesport Township | — | — | — | — |
Newport Township, Montevallo Township and Doylesport 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 Milford Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Milford Township
Why doesn’t Milford 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 Milford Township.
What hospital is closest to Milford Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Milford 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 Milford 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.