Where Benkelman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benkelman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benkelman Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Benkelman Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Benkelman Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Benkelman Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. There are 29 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Benkelman Township, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.4% 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 Benkelman Township’s likely range; Benkelman Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67756, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Benkelman Township adults…
Benkelman Township runs above KS on 8 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.
29 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Benkelman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Benkelman Township
No hospital or community health center in Benkelman 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 Benkelman 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 Benkelman Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Benkelman 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.
9.8% of Benkelman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Benkelman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaqua Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wano Township | C− | 37.9% | 14.8% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Jaqua Township and Grant 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 Benkelman Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benkelman Township
Why doesn’t Benkelman 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 Benkelman Township.
What hospital is closest to Benkelman Township?
Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Benkelman 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 Benkelman 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.