Alexander & Anna Schwartz Farm · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Alamota Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alamota Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67839, 67518. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alamota Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Alamota Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Alamota Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Alamota Township, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.7% 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 Alamota Township’s likely range; Alamota Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67839, 67518, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alamota Township adults…
Alamota Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alamota Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Alamota Township
No hospital or community health center in Alamota 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 Alamota 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 Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
How Alamota Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Alamota 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.
6.3% of Alamota Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Alamota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dighton Township | B− | 36.8% | 13.4% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| White Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnson Township | — | — | — | — |
White Rock Township, Garfield Township, Eden Township and Johnson 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 Alamota Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alamota Township
Why doesn’t Alamota 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 Alamota Township.
What hospital is closest to Alamota Township?
Lane County Hospital in Dighton, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Alamota 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 Alamota 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.