Where Cheever Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cheever Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67410. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheever Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Cheever Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Cheever Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cheever Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Cheever Township’s likely range; Cheever Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67410, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cheever Township adults…
Cheever Township runs above KS on 4 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.
5.7% of Cheever Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Cheever Township
No hospital or community health center in Cheever 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 Cheever 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cheever Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Cheever Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Cheever 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.
Cheever 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buckeye Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Flora Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Buckeye Township and Flora 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 Cheever Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cheever Township
Why doesn’t Cheever 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 Cheever Township.
What hospital is closest to Cheever Township?
Memorial Hospital in Abilene, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Cheever 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 Cheever 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.