Where Ozark Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ozark Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64762, 64769. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ozark Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Ozark Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Ozark Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ozark Township
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ozark Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), 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 Ozark Township’s likely range; Ozark Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64762, 64769, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ozark Township adults…
Ozark Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ozark 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 Ozark Township
No hospital or community health center in Ozark 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 Ozark 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 Ozark Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Ozark 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.
12.5% of Ozark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Ozark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leroy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mindenmines | — | — | — | — |
South West Township, Central Township, Leroy Township and Mindenmines: 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 Ozark Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ozark Township
Why doesn’t Ozark 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 Ozark Township.
What hospital is closest to Ozark Township?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Ozark 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 Ozark Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Arma in Arma, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ozark 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.