Santa Fe Trail-Kearny County Segment 1 · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Deerfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deerfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67838, 67860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deerfield Township
Making ends meet is harder in Deerfield Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (18.1%), vs 13% across Kansas. Housing insecurity (15.5% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Deerfield Township
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Deerfield Township has no health insurance
17.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Deerfield Township’s likely range; Deerfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67838, 67860, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Deerfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deerfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Deerfield Township adults…
Deerfield Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deerfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Deerfield 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 Deerfield 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 Deerfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Deerfield 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.
Deerfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hibbard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherlock Township | C+ | 37.5% | 11.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Southside Township and East Hibbard Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Lakin Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Deerfield Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Deerfield Township
Why doesn’t Deerfield 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 Deerfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Deerfield Township?
St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City in Garden City, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Deerfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deerfield 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.