Where Polk Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Polk Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64463, 64494, 64422, 64469. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Polk Township
Heart disease and cancer run high in Polk Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. In all, Polk Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Polk Township is short on primary care and dental care
Polk Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Polk Township’s likely range; Polk Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64463, 64494, 64422, 64469, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Polk Township adults…
Polk Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Polk Township
No hospital or community health center in Polk 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 Polk 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Polk Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Polk Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Polk 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.
9.5% of Polk Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Polk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | C− | 40.4% | 13.3% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Union Star | — | — | — | — |
Grant Township, Sherman Township and Union Star: 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 Polk Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Polk Township
Why doesn’t Polk 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 Polk Township.
What hospital is closest to Polk Township?
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Polk Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Polk Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is King City Clinic in King City, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Polk 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.