Where Myers Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Myers Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64641, 64679. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Myers Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Myers Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Myers Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Myers Township
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More Myers Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. There are 12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Myers Township’s likely range; Myers Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64641, 64679, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Myers Township adults…
Myers Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Myers 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.
Care in and near Myers Township
No hospital or community health center in Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Myers 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.
12.6% of Myers Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Myers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Medicine Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Franklin Township and Medicine 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 Myers Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Myers Township
Why doesn’t Myers 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 Myers Township.
What hospital is closest to Myers Township?
Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Myers Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Myers 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.