Photo: Gerald B. Keane · Public domainWhere Dodge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dodge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dodge Township
1 in 4 working-age adults in Dodge Township has no health insurance
23.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dodge Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.6%), about twice the Kansas rate. Housing insecurity (20.7% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 13.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dodge Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Kansas on five of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.5% vs 76.6%), dentist visits (55.5% vs 64.9%), cholesterol checks (78.9% vs 84.1%), colon screening (51.7% vs 63.5%) and mammograms (66.5% vs 74.6%). 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 Dodge Township’s likely range; Dodge Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67801, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dodge 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.
13.9% of Dodge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Dodge Township adults…
Dodge Township runs below KS on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Dodge Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dodge Township
No hospital or community health center in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dodge Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Dodge 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.
Dodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | C | 39.6% | 12.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Enterprise Township | C | 39.2% | 12.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Grandview Township and Fairview 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 Dodge Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dodge Township
Why doesn’t Dodge 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 Dodge Township.
What hospital is closest to Dodge Township?
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Dodge Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dodge Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dodge City Medical Center Suites A, B, C,d in Dodge City, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dodge 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.