Richland Township (Putnam County), Missouri is a rural area with limited access to healthcare resources. The township does not have its own population count, but according to the latest census report, it has an estimated population of 1,941 residents. Local hospitals in Richland Township include Putnam County Memorial Hospital and Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital, while local medical facilities consist of several independent doctors’ offices and clinics offering general practice and specialty care services. Residents of Richland Township can also access health services from nearby towns such as Unionville and Kirksville. Despite the limited number of health care resources in Richland Township, residents have access to quality healthcare that ensures they are able to lead healthy lifestyles.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.