Where Wayland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 65281. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayland Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wayland Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Wayland Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wayland Township, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.9% 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 Wayland Township’s likely range; Wayland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 65281, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wayland Township adults…
Wayland Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Wayland Township
No hospital or community health center in Wayland 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 Wayland 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 Wayland Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Wayland 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.
11.4% of Wayland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Wayland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockrell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keytesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salisbury Township | C− | 39.2% | 14.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 65281 |
| Bee Branch Township | — | — | — | — |
Cockrell Township and Bee Branch Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Keytesville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wayland Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayland Township
Why doesn’t Wayland 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 Wayland Township.
What hospital is closest to Wayland Township?
Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Wayland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wayland Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Salisbury, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayland 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.