Where Bala Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bala Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66449, 66531, 67432. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bala Township
Bala Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.7% vs 64.9%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 84.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Bala Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bala Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 13 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 Bala Township’s likely range; Bala Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66449, 66531, 67432, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bala Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Bala Township adults…
Bala Township runs below KS on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.4% of Bala Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Bala Township
No hospital or community health center in Bala 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 Bala 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bala Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Bala 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.
Bala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fancy Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Madison Township: no CDC estimate of its own. Sherman Township and Fancy Creek 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 Bala Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bala Township
Why doesn’t Bala 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 Bala Township.
What hospital is closest to Bala Township?
Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Bala Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bala 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.