Where Athens Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Athens Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67446, 67430, 66949. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Athens Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Athens Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.1%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Athens Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Athens Township, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Athens Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Athens Township’s likely range; Athens Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67446, 67430, 66949, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Athens Township adults…
Athens Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Athens Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Athens Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Athens Township
No hospital or community health center in Athens 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 Athens 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Athens Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Athens 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.
Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glen Elder Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Erving Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Browns Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cawker Township | — | — | — | — |
Ionia Township, Glen Elder Township, Erving Township, Browns Creek Township and Cawker 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 Athens Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Athens Township
Why doesn’t Athens 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 Athens Township.
What hospital is closest to Athens Township?
Jewell County Hospital in Mankato, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Athens 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 Athens 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.