Where Upton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 65552, 65444, 65484, 65570. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Upton Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Upton Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Upton Township
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
More Upton Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. There are 35 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. 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 Upton Township’s likely range; Upton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 65552, 65444, 65484, 65570, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Upton Township adults…
Upton Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Upton Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Upton Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upton 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.
35 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Upton Township
No hospital or community health center in Upton 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 Upton 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 Upton Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Upton 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.
15.4% of Upton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Upton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roubidoux Township | D | 42.3% | 15.1% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Piney Township | D | 41.1% | 15.6% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lynch Township | D− | 43.6% | 16.4% | 23.8% | ZIP codes |
Morris 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 Upton Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Upton Township
Why doesn’t Upton 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 Upton Township.
What hospital is closest to Upton Township?
Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Upton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upton 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.