Where Monroe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monroe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64640, 64644. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Monroe Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Monroe Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Monroe Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. There are 12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Monroe Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Monroe Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Monroe Township’s likely range; Monroe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64640, 64644, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Monroe Township
No hospital or community health center in Monroe 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 Monroe 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Monroe Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Monroe 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.
12.7% of Monroe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | D | 39% | 14.6% | 20.3% | ZIP 64640 |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Breckenridge Township | — | — | — | — |
Gomer Township, Harrison Township, Sheridan Township, Jackson Township and Breckenridge 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 Monroe Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monroe Township
Why doesn’t Monroe 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 Monroe Township.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Monroe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Monroe Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hamilton Medical Clinic in Hamilton, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monroe 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.