Where Nashville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nashville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64762, 64755, 64759, 64855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nashville Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Nashville Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Nashville Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Nashville Township
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Nashville Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 16% 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 Nashville Township’s likely range; Nashville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64762, 64755, 64759, 64855, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nashville Township adults…
Nashville Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nashville 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Nashville Township
No hospital or community health center in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Nashville 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.
13% of Nashville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Nashville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South West Township | — | — | — | — |
Northfork Township, Central Township and South West 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 Nashville Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nashville Township
Why doesn’t Nashville 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 Nashville Township.
What hospital is closest to Nashville Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Nashville 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 Nashville 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.