Where Blakely Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blakely Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66441, 66872. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blakely Township
Making ends meet is harder in Blakely Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.1%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Blakely Township
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
More Blakely Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.1%), 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 Blakely Township’s likely range; Blakely Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66441, 66872, 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.
10.8% of Blakely Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blakely 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Blakely Township adults…
Blakely Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blakely Township
No hospital or community health center in Blakely 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 Blakely 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 Blakely Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Blakely 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.
Blakely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township 5 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | B− | 34.5% | 10.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyon Township | — | — | — | — |
Township 5, Liberty Township and Lyon 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 Blakely Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Blakely Township
Why doesn’t Blakely 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 Blakely Township.
What hospital is closest to Blakely Township?
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills in Junction City, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Blakely Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Blakely Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blakely 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.