Where Crystal Plains Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crystal Plains Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66967, 67474, 66952. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal Plains Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Crystal Plains Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Crystal Plains Township runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Crystal Plains Township, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Crystal Plains Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Kansas. 1 in 9 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 Crystal Plains Township’s likely range; Crystal Plains Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66967, 67474, 66952, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crystal Plains Township adults…
Crystal Plains Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal Plains Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Crystal Plains Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Crystal Plains Township
No hospital or community health center in Crystal Plains 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 Crystal Plains 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.
6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Crystal Plains Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Crystal Plains 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.
Crystal Plains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blaine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Banner Township, Webster Township, Blaine Township and Garfield 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 Crystal Plains Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crystal Plains Township
Why doesn’t Crystal Plains 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 Crystal Plains Township.
What hospital is closest to Crystal Plains Township?
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Crystal Plains 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 Crystal Plains 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.