Where Chelsea Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chelsea Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67042, 67132, 66842, 67045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chelsea Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Chelsea Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Chelsea Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Chelsea Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Chelsea Township’s likely range; Chelsea Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67042, 67132, 66842, 67045, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chelsea Township adults…
Chelsea Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
5.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Chelsea Township
No hospital or community health center in Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chelsea Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Chelsea Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Chelsea 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Chelsea Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Chelsea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Township | C | 41% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sycamore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| El Dorado Township | — | — | — | — |
Sycamore Township, Lincoln Township, South Salem Township and El Dorado 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 Chelsea Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chelsea Township
Why doesn’t Chelsea 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 Chelsea Township.
What hospital is closest to Chelsea Township?
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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.