Where Dale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67111, 67068. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dale Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Dale Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Dale Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dale Township, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Dale Township’s likely range; Dale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67111, 67068, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dale Township adults…
Dale Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Dale Township
No hospital or community health center in Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Dale 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.
6.5% of Dale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Dale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninnescah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Galesburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinita Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle Township | — | — | — | — |
Ninnescah Township, Galesburg Township, Vinita Township and Eagle 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 Dale Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dale Township
Why doesn’t Dale 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 Dale Township.
What hospital is closest to Dale Township?
Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Dale 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 Dale 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.