Photo: Bhall87 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Appanoose Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Appanoose Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66076, 66524, 66528. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Appanoose Township
Arthritis, COPD and cancer run high in Appanoose Township
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.5%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Appanoose Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Appanoose Township
The closest emergency room is Lmh in Lawrence, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Partnership Clinic is closer (11.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Appanoose Township’s likely range; Appanoose Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66076, 66524, 66528, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Appanoose Township adults…
Appanoose Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Appanoose Township
No hospital or community health center in Appanoose 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 Appanoose Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Appanoose Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Appanoose Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Appanoose 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.
6.9% of Appanoose Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Appanoose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centropolis Township | B− | 39.5% | 11.5% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Junction Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pomona Township | C+ | 40.2% | 12.1% | 16.8% | ZIP 66076 |
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — |
Marion 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 Appanoose Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Appanoose Township
Why doesn’t Appanoose 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 Appanoose Township.
What hospital is closest to Appanoose Township?
LMH in Lawrence, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Appanoose Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Appanoose 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.