Where Sugar Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sugar Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64642. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sugar Creek Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sugar Creek Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Sugar Creek Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sugar Creek Township
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More Sugar Creek Township adults get no exercise
37.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% 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 Sugar Creek Township’s likely range; Sugar Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64642, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sugar Creek Township adults…
Sugar Creek Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sugar Creek 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.
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Care in and near Sugar Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Sugar Creek 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.
16.1% of Sugar Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Sugar Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fox Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gilman City | — | — | — | — |
Adams Township, Lincoln Township, Fox Creek Township and Gilman City: 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 Sugar Creek Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sugar Creek Township
Why doesn’t Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Sugar Creek Township?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Sugar Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sugar Creek 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.