Where Browns Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browns Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67523, 67574. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browns Grove Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Browns Grove Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Browns Grove Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Browns Grove Township
The closest emergency room is Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Browns Grove 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 Browns Grove Township’s likely range; Browns Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67523, 67574, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Browns Grove Township adults…
Browns Grove Township runs above KS on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Browns Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Browns Grove 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 Browns Grove 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Browns Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Browns Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Browns Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Browns Grove 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.
Browns Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sawmill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shiley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Marena Township, Sawmill Township, Shiley 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 Browns Grove Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Browns Grove Township
Why doesn’t Browns Grove 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 Browns Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Browns Grove Township?
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Browns Grove 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 Browns Grove 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.