Where Barrett Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barrett Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67732, 67743, 67701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barrett Township
Cancer runs high in Barrett Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Barrett Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 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 Barrett Township’s likely range; Barrett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67732, 67743, 67701, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.6% of Barrett Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Barrett Township adults…
Barrett Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Barrett Township
No hospital or community health center in Barrett 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 Barrett 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barrett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Barrett Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Barrett 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.
Barrett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovohl Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mirage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Llanos Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Hale Township | — | — | — | — |
Rovohl Township, Mirage Township, Llanos Township, East Hale Township, Center Township and West Hale 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 Barrett Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barrett Township
Why doesn’t Barrett 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 Barrett Township.
What hospital is closest to Barrett Township?
Citizens Medical Center in Colby, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Barrett 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 Barrett 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.