Where Agency Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Agency Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66528, 66510, 66451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Agency Township
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Agency Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.8%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Agency Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Agency Township
The closest emergency room is Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Partnership Clinic is closer (15.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Agency Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% 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 Kansas figure falls outside Agency Township’s likely range; Agency Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66528, 66510, 66451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Agency Township adults…
Agency Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Agency Township
No hospital or community health center in Agency 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 Agency 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Agency Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
How Agency Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Agency 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.
6.5% of Agency Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Agency 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Brook Township | B− | 41.4% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Greenwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Melvern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pomona Township | C+ | 40.2% | 12.1% | 16.8% | ZIP 66076 |
| Junction Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Lincoln Township, Greenwood Township and Melvern 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 Agency Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Agency Township
Why doesn’t Agency 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 Agency Township.
What hospital is closest to Agency Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Agency Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Agency Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.