On CDC estimates, Washington Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Washington Township differs from Missouri on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64490, 64430. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Washington Township is short on primary care and dental care
Washington Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Washington Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Washington Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64490, 64430, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 31%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Washington Township’s median household income is $77,432; among the 10,798 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Washington Township compares well: worried about having enough food, 10.7% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.6% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above MO on 2 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Washington 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.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.4% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stewartsville | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township, Sherman Township and Stewartsville: 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Missouri on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.3–22.5 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%32.1–45.8 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%35.4–43 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36–43.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.1–35.5 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12.2–17.1 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.9–18.6 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%24.1–32.6 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%29.9–41.3 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.7–82.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.8–65.3 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%85–88.1 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%77–81.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.8–70.2 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.5–81 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–27.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.4–33.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%16.1–21.4 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9–12.6 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.2–11 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–8 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.6–9.5 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%32.1–40.3 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–18 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 45.8%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph in Saint Joseph, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.8%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Washington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.