Where Chetopa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chetopa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66710, 66776. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chetopa Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Chetopa Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Chetopa Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Chetopa Township
59.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Chetopa Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), 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 Chetopa Township’s likely range; Chetopa Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66710, 66776, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chetopa Township adults…
Chetopa Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chetopa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Care in and near Chetopa Township
No hospital or community health center in Chetopa 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 Chetopa 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).
How Chetopa Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Chetopa 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.
8.6% of Chetopa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Chetopa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chetopa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Neodesha Township | — | — | — | — |
Newark Township, Chetopa Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Cedar Township and Neodesha 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 Chetopa Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chetopa Township
Why doesn’t Chetopa 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 Chetopa Township.
What hospital is closest to Chetopa Township?
Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Chetopa 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 Chetopa 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.