Where Banner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Banner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Banner Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Banner Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Banner Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Banner Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 22.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Banner Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Banner Township’s likely range; Banner Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Banner Township adults…
Banner Township runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Banner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Banner Township
No hospital or community health center in Banner 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 Banner 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 Banner Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Banner 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.
8.1% of Banner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Banner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hope Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — |
Holland Township, Hope Township and Jefferson 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 Banner Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Banner Township
Why doesn’t Banner 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 Banner Township.
What hospital is closest to Banner Township?
Memorial Hospital in Abilene, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Banner Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Banner 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.