On CDC estimates, Richland Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Richland Township trails Missouri on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 63846, 63801, 63841, 63735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Richland Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.8% across Missouri. In all, Richland Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Richland Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Richland Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, smoking and exercise. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Richland Township
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Richland Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richland Township is healthier than 9%. Against the 3,222 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 37%. Health Grade ↓
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 Richland Township’s likely range; Richland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 63846, 63801, 63841, 63735, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Richland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 32% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Richland Township’s median household income is $42,625; among the 3,222 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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.
How Richland Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Richland Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Richland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Richland Township and the towns around it
Richland Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | D | 38.5% | 14.7% | 22.1% | ZIP codes |
| Castor Township | D | 37.8% | 14.4% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Pike Township | D | 37.9% | 14% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | D | 37.8% | 14.5% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
Elk 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 Richland Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland Township is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Richland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richland Township | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%24.1–30.8 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%32.6–45 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.3–44.9 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.4–43.3 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.6–38.1 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.1–24.3 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%19.2–25.2 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.5%32–41.4 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.2–17.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%35–46.6 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.3–13.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.2–80.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.4–54.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.4–84.7 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.5–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%57.5–67.1 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64–78.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.5–29.5 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.6–37.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.7–24.1 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.8–21.4 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.2–16.2 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.5–18.2 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%39.8–48.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.5–23.3 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richland Township
Is Richland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richland Township?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 45%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Richland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.1%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Richland Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.