Where Castle Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castle Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67491, 67460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castle Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Castle Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Castle Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 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 Castle Township’s likely range; Castle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67491, 67460, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Castle Township adults…
Castle Township runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Castle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Castle Township
No hospital or community health center in Castle 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 Castle 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Castle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Castle Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Castle 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.
Castle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Sharps Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayes Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township, South Sharps Creek Township, Jackson Township and Hayes 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 Castle Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Castle Township
Why doesn’t Castle 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 Castle Township.
What hospital is closest to Castle Township?
Mcpherson Hospital in Mcpherson, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Castle 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 Castle 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.