What Webster County Health Unit does

Webster County Health Unit is a county government public health agency and political subdivision of Webster County, Missouri, established by voter approval in 1957 and headquartered at 233 E Washington St, Marshfield. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of public health services to county residents, spanning clinical services (immunizations, blood pressure checks, STI testing, pregnancy testing, and reduced-rate laboratory work), the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program serving more than 900 clients monthly, environmental health functions (food safety inspections under the 2013 Missouri Food Code, onsite wastewater permitting, well water testing via the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, and childcare facility sanitation inspections), community services (communicable disease surveillance, emergency preparedness planning, and vital records issuance), and health education programs including CPR classes, Mental Health First Aid, and suicide intervention training.

The unit is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees and led by Administrator and Health Officer Scott Allen, with a small staff of 1-10 employees. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard public-sector tooling: JotForm for intake forms, Zoom for public board meetings, and VitalChek for out-of-state vital records requests. The organization operates a Mobile Health Unit to extend service reach and has partnered with the Marshfield Senior Center and multiple local police departments and pharmacies for permanent medication disposal.

Revenue is derived from a hybrid public funding model. The primary local revenue source is a property tax levy proposed at $0.1223 per $100 assessed valuation on a county-wide assessed valuation of approximately $657 million. Supplemental income comes from annual WIC grant funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), a $125,000-per-year federal Drug-Free Communities grant (totaling $2,687,000 over ten years including match dollars) administered through the Webster County CommUNITY Partnership, a $241,824 two-year Diversion to Care grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, and transactional fees from vital records ($15 per birth certificate, $14 per death certificate) and laboratory services.

Name

Webster County Health Unit

Legal name

Webster County Health Unit

Website

https://webstercountymohealth.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Webster County Health Unit is a county government public health agency in Marshfield, Missouri, established in 1957 to deliver clinical, environmental, nutrition, and vital records services to Webster County residents through tax levy, state, and federal grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Government Public Health Grantmaking & Program Offices (HLAJALAA), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Clinical health services
• Environmental health inspections
• Women infants children nutrition
• Vital records issuance

Headquarters

HQ city

Marshfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. WIC Grant Funding: Vital grant funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program, renewed annually. The program serves more than 900 participants monthly.
2. Diversion to Care Grant: Awarded $241,824 by the Missouri Foundation for Health to conduct a two-year research report for Webster County on behavioral health crisis response.
3. Drug-Free Communities Grant: Federal grant awarded to Webster County CommUNITY Partnership for $125,000 per year up to ten years. Total grant value including match dollars is $2,687,000.
4. Vital Records Fees: Fees for certified birth and death certificates. Birth certificates are $15 each, death certificates are $14 for the first copy and $11 for each subsequent copy.
5. Laboratory Services: Lab services offered at a reduced rate Monday through Friday. Insurance is accepted; clients are responsible for co-payments or deductibles.
6. Property Tax Revenue: Established in 1957 with a .07 cent mill tax. Current proposed tax rate is $0.1223 per $100 assessed valuation. Total assessed valuation in Webster County is approximately $657 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Webster County Health Unit is a county public health agency that delivers clinical services (blood pressure checks, immunizations, laboratory testing, pregnancy and STI testing), the WIC supplemental nutrition program serving 900+ participants monthly, environmental health services (food safety inspections, onsite wastewater permitting, well water testing, childcare facility sanitation inspections), vital records issuance, communicable disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness planning. Services are delivered on a walk-in basis at the Marshfield headquarters, via satellite locations, and through community outreach across Webster County, Missouri.

Product overview

The Webster County Health Unit is a public health department established in 1957 offering a unified portfolio of community health services. The organization provides clinical services (blood pressure checks, immunizations, lab testing, pregnancy/STI testing), environmental health services (food safety inspections, wastewater permitting, well water testing, childcare facility inspections), community services (communicable disease tracking, emergency planning, vital records), nutrition programs (WIC), and health education initiatives. The services are delivered as integrated offerings under one organizational umbrella rather than as separate product modules, with grant-funded projects (Diversion to Care, Drug-Free Communities) supplementing core public health functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Services Walk-in clinical healthcare services including blood pressure checks, immunizations, laboratory services, pregnancy testing, and STI testing for Webster County residents.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program Supplemental nutrition program providing food packages, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who meet income and nutritional risk criteria.
• Onsite Wastewater Services Environmental health services covering onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) permitting, inspections, lagoon management, and soil testing for septic system installation and maintenance.
• Food Safety Program Food safety inspection and compliance services ensuring local food establishments, lodging facilities, and childcare providers meet the 2013 Missouri Food Code standards.
• Well Water Testing Private drinking water testing services providing bacteria and chemical test kits for Webster County residents, with samples processed through the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory.
• Childcare Facility Inspection Annual sanitation inspections of state-licensed child care facilities in Webster County, including follow-up on sanitation complaints and evaluation of facility cleanliness, food safety, and pest control.
• Communicable Disease Services Disease tracking, investigation, and prevention services including surveillance for influenza, COVID-19, tuberculosis, and rabies, with education and treatment support.
• Vital Records Issuance of certified birth certificates (1920 to present, $15 each) and death certificates (1980 to present, $14 first copy, $11 subsequent copies) for Missouri records.
• Emergency Planning Comprehensive emergency preparedness services including risk assessment, emergency response planning coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and staff training and drills.
• Health Education Programs Community health education initiatives including child care health consultation, CPR classes, distracted driving prevention, suicide intervention programs (Mental Health First Aid, QPR), and grant-funded projects.
• Home Safety Services Environmental health services including lead poisoning prevention screening for children 6 months to 6 years, water testing for lead contamination, and poison prevention education through the Missouri Poison Center.
• Community Resources Support services including infant safe sleep resources (free Graco Pack and Play for qualifying families), car seat safety with certified technicians, and permanent medication disposal locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• WIC program serves 900+ women, infants, and children monthly

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHSS provides the vital WIC grant funding for the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program. This is the primary funding source for WIC operations at the local level.
• Ozarks Health CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership through the Springfield Community for the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment spanning 33 counties across three states.
• Rockhurst UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical site agreement for placement of dietetic student interns at the Health Unit.
• Gulf Coast Dietetic Internship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for placement of dietetic student interns at the Health Unit.
• CHAMP/American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AHA for cardiovascular health initiatives.
• Webster County CommUNITY PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiscally serves as strategic partner for the Drug-Free Communities grant, engaging twelve community sectors to reduce youth substance use.
• Rural @ HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural health initiative partnership for community health improvement.
• Missouri State Highway Patrol/Conway Rest AreasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaloxone distribution MOU for Conway rest areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christian County Health Department (Missouri): Adjacent Missouri county health department providing WIC, clinical services, and environmental health inspections under the same DHSS regulatory framework. Closest geographic and functional peer.
• Polk County Health Center: Neighboring rural Missouri county health center offering WIC, clinical services, and environmental health to a similarly sized rural population. Direct comparable in scale and service mix.
• Laclede County Health Department: Adjacent rural Missouri county health department with comparable size, service portfolio, and funding structure. Direct functional peer operating under the same DHSS oversight.
• Dallas County Health Department (Missouri): Nearby rural Missouri county health department offering WIC, immunizations, and environmental health services. Comparable size and rural service delivery model.
• Taney County Health Department: Southwest Missouri county health department offering comparable clinical, environmental, and WIC services within the same Ozarks regional public health ecosystem. Operates under identical state regulations.
• Springfield-Greene County Health Department: Neighboring Missouri county health department serving a larger urban county with the same mix of clinical, environmental, and WIC services. Direct functional peer in the same state regulatory environment and regional public health network.
• Phelps-Maries County Health Department: Rural Missouri county health department serving two counties with WIC, clinical, and environmental health services. Comparable organizational structure and service scope.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership and advocacy organization representing local health departments including Webster County Health Unit. Provides policy support, training, and resources to functionally comparable local health agencies.
• Ozarks Health Commission: Multi-county collaborative partnership in which Webster County Health Unit is a core member, spanning 33 counties across three states for community health needs assessments. Strategic ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: State-level public health authority that funds and regulates Webster County Health Unit's WIC and other programs. Operates in the same public health space at a much larger scale, providing grant funding and oversight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WebsterCountyHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/webster-county-health-unit

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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