Where Castleton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castleton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67501, 67570. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castleton Township
Dental care lags in Castleton Township
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Castleton Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 44.9% of adults have obesity, vs 36.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Castleton Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Castleton Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.7%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (8.6% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% 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 Castleton Township’s likely range; Castleton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67501, 67570, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castleton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Castleton Township adults…
Castleton Township runs above KS on 7 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.
10.4% of Castleton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Castleton Township
No hospital or community health center in Castleton 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 Castleton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Castleton Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Castleton 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.
Castleton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninnescah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haven Township | C+ | 42% | 12.3% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Albion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Ninnescah Township, Troy Township, Albion Township and Lincoln 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 Castleton Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Castleton Township
Why doesn’t Castleton 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 Castleton Township.
What hospital is closest to Castleton Township?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Castleton 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 Castleton 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.