Where Clear Fork Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clear Fork Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66427. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clear Fork Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Clear Fork Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Clear Fork Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Township’s likely range; Clear Fork Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66427, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clear Fork Township adults…
Clear Fork Township runs above KS on 5 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.
5.5% of Clear Fork Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Clear Fork Township
No hospital or community health center in Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clear Fork Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Clear Fork Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Clear Fork 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.
Clear Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clear Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bigelow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — |
Vermillion Township, Clear Creek Township, Bigelow Township and Cleveland 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 Clear Fork Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clear Fork Township
Why doesn’t Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Township.
What hospital is closest to Clear Fork Township?
Community Hospital, Onaga and St. Marys Campus in Onaga, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork 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.