Where Walker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64790, 64772. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walker Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Walker Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Walker Township
50.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 29.9% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Walker Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (12% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 9%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Walker Township’s likely range; Walker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64790, 64772, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walker Township adults…
Walker Township runs above MO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Walker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Walker Township
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker 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.
How Walker Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walker Township runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Walker 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.
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clear Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | D | 37.9% | 14.1% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | D | 37.3% | 13.6% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
Badger Township, Clear Creek Township and Blue Mound 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 Walker Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walker Township
Why doesn’t Walker 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 Walker Township.
What hospital is closest to Walker Township?
Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Walker 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 Walker Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health - Nevada in Nevada, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walker 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.