Where Dragoon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dragoon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66413, 66537, 66523. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dragoon Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dragoon Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.2%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Dragoon Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Dragoon Township
The closest emergency room is Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Dragoon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Dragoon Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.5% 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 Dragoon Township’s likely range; Dragoon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66413, 66537, 66523, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dragoon Township adults…
Dragoon Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dragoon Township
No hospital or community health center in Dragoon 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 Dragoon 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 Dragoon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Dragoon Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Dragoon 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.
7.9% of Dragoon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Dragoon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Township | C | 42.4% | 12.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Superior Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scranton Township | C+ | 42.1% | 12.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Waterloo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Superior Township, Waterloo Township and Grant 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 Dragoon Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dragoon Township
Why doesn’t Dragoon 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 Dragoon Township.
What hospital is closest to Dragoon Township?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Dragoon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dragoon 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.