Where Buffalo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buffalo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67530. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buffalo Township
Making ends meet is harder in Buffalo Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.4%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (8.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Buffalo Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Buffalo Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Buffalo Township
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% 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 Buffalo Township’s likely range; Buffalo Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67530, 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.
10.7% of Buffalo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Buffalo Township adults…
Buffalo Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buffalo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Buffalo Township
No hospital or community health center in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.
How Buffalo Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | C | 39.3% | 13.4% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Eureka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Great Bend Township | C | 39.5% | 13.7% | 17% | ZIP 67530 |
| Clarence Township | — | — | — | — |
Eureka Township, Liberty Township and Clarence 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 Buffalo Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buffalo Township
Why doesn’t Buffalo 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 Buffalo Township.
What hospital is closest to Buffalo Township?
University of KS HLTH System Great Bend Campus in Great Bend, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Buffalo 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 Buffalo Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Bend Clinic in Great Bend, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buffalo 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.