Where Bear Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bear Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67878, 67836. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bear Creek Township
Keeping up with care
Share of Bear Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Bear Creek Township adults…
Bear Creek Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bear Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek 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.
112 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Bear Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Bear Creek 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.
7.9% of Bear Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Bear Creek Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Township | — | — | — | — |
Coolidge 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 Bear Creek Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bear Creek Township
Why doesn’t Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Bear Creek Township?
Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek 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.