Where West Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64723. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Point Township
West Point Township is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing West Point Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in West Point Township
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). 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 West Point Township’s likely range; West Point Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64723, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Point Township adults…
West Point Township runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Point Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Point Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near West Point Township
No hospital or community health center in West Point 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 West Point 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.
22 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How West Point Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 West Point 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.
9.7% of West Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
West Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Homer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Boone Township | — | — | — | — |
Elkhart Township, Homer Township and West Boone 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 West Point Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Point Township
Why doesn’t West Point 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 West Point Township.
What hospital is closest to West Point Township?
Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, 14.1 miles in a straight line from West Point 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 West Point 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.