Where Balderson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Balderson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66518, 66508, 66438, 66406. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Balderson Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Balderson Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Balderson Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Balderson Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Balderson Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81% 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 Balderson Township’s likely range; Balderson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66518, 66508, 66438, 66406, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Balderson Township adults…
Balderson Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Balderson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Balderson Township
No hospital or community health center in Balderson 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 Balderson 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).
How Balderson Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Balderson 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.
8.3% of Balderson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Balderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oketo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Oketo Township, Franklin Township and Richland 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 Balderson Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Balderson Township
Why doesn’t Balderson 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 Balderson Township.
What hospital is closest to Balderson Township?
Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Balderson 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 Balderson 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.