Where Beaver Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beaver Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67871. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaver Township
Beaver Township is an older town
56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Beaver Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Beaver Township
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 Beaver Township’s likely range; Beaver Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67871, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Beaver Township adults…
Beaver Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Beaver Township is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Beaver Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaver Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Beaver Township
No hospital or community health center in Beaver 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 Beaver 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.
34 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Beaver Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Beaver 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.
6.5% of Beaver Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isbel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lees Township | — | — | — | — |
Isbel Township and Lees 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 Beaver Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beaver Township
Why doesn’t Beaver 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 Beaver Township.
What hospital is closest to Beaver Township?
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Beaver 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 Beaver 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.