Where Cherokee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cherokee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67337, 67351. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherokee Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cherokee Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Cherokee Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cherokee Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 13% across Kansas. No reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 13.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Cherokee Township
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% 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 Cherokee Township’s likely range; Cherokee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67337, 67351, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cherokee Township adults…
Cherokee Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cherokee Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cherokee Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Cherokee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherokee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Cherokee Township
No hospital or community health center in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cherokee Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Cherokee 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.
Cherokee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeyville | D | 41.9% | 15.4% | 20.8% | CDC place |
| Parker Township | D | 41.3% | 15.5% | 20.4% | ZIP 67337 |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Howard Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township and Howard 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 Cherokee Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cherokee Township
Why doesn’t Cherokee 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 Cherokee Township.
What hospital is closest to Cherokee Township?
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Cherokee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cherokee Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Coffeyville in Coffeyville, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cherokee 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.