Where Shawnee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shawnee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64733, 64735, 64761. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shawnee Township
Out of every 100 Shawnee Township adults…
Shawnee Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shawnee Township
No hospital or community health center in Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Shawnee Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Shawnee 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.
11% of Shawnee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Shawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tebo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Big Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fields Creek Township | D | 38.5% | 14.9% | 19.5% | ZIP 64735 |
Tebo Township and Big Creek 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 Shawnee Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shawnee Township
Why doesn’t Shawnee 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 Shawnee Township.
What hospital is closest to Shawnee Township?
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Shawnee 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 Shawnee Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Heatlh in Clinton, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shawnee 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.