Where Mound Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mound Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64730, 64720. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mound Township
Dental care lags in Mound Township
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Mound Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Mound Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mound Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 28.8% 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 Mound Township’s likely range; Mound Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64730, 64720, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mound Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Mound Township adults…
Mound Township runs above MO on 6 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mound Township
No hospital or community health center in Mound 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 Mound 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 Mound Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Mound 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.
14.2% of Mound Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Mound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Township | D− | 42.8% | 15.5% | 23% | ZIP 64730 |
| Elkhart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deer Creek Township | C | 38.2% | 11.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Shawnee Township | — | — | — | — |
Elkhart Township and Shawnee 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 Mound Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mound Township
Why doesn’t Mound 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 Mound Township.
What hospital is closest to Mound Township?
Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Mound Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mound Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health Bates County Clinic in Butler, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mound 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.