Where Triplett Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Triplett Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65286, 64660, 65236. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Triplett Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Triplett Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Missouri. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.6% across Missouri. In all, Triplett Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Triplett Township, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Triplett Township’s likely range; Triplett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65286, 64660, 65236, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Triplett Township adults…
Triplett Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Triplett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Triplett Township
No hospital or community health center in Triplett 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 Triplett 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.
26 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Triplett Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Triplett 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.
10.4% of Triplett Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Triplett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hurricane Township | — | — | — | — | |
| De Witt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brunswick Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.8% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mendon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cunningham Township | — | — | — | — |
Rockford Township, Hurricane Township, De Witt Township, Mendon Township and Cunningham 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 Triplett Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Triplett Township
Why doesn’t Triplett 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 Triplett Township.
What hospital is closest to Triplett Township?
Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Triplett Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Triplett 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.