Where Washington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64467, 64458, 64442. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Washington Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Washington Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Washington Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.2% 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64467, 64458, 64442, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dallas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township, Dallas Township and Lincoln 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Why doesn’t Washington 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 Washington Township.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, 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 3 of 5 stars.
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. 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.