Where Wakenda Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wakenda Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64633. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wakenda Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wakenda Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Wakenda Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wakenda Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. There are 13 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 Wakenda Township’s likely range; Wakenda Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64633, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wakenda Township adults…
Wakenda Township runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Wakenda Township
No hospital or community health center in Wakenda 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 Wakenda 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wakenda Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Wakenda Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Wakenda 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.
12.8% of Wakenda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Wakenda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moss Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eugene Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sugartree Township | — | — | — | — |
Carrollton Township: not graded. Moss Creek Township, Eugene Township and Sugartree 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 Wakenda Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wakenda Township
Why doesn’t Wakenda 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 Wakenda Township.
What hospital is closest to Wakenda Township?
Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Wakenda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wakenda Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HCC Network - Carrollton in Carrollton, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wakenda 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.