Where Northfork Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northfork Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64755, 64759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfork Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Northfork Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Northfork Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Northfork Township
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Northfork Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), 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 Northfork Township’s likely range; Northfork Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64755, 64759, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northfork Township adults…
Northfork Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northfork 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Northfork Township
No hospital or community health center in Northfork 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 Northfork 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 Northfork Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Northfork 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.
14.8% of Northfork Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Northfork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Township | D− | 41.5% | 15.6% | 22.6% | ZIP 64759 |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Nashville Township and Central 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 Northfork Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northfork Township
Why doesn’t Northfork 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 Northfork Township.
What hospital is closest to Northfork Township?
Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Northfork Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northfork Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Family Care - Lamar in Lamar, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northfork 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.