Where East Hess Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Hess Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67841, 67835, 67844. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Hess Township
East Hess Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
East Hess Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in East Hess Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, East Hess Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in East Hess Township has no health insurance
13.3% 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 East Hess Township’s likely range; East Hess Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67841, 67835, 67844, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near East Hess Township
No hospital or community health center in East Hess 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 East Hess 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).
Out of every 100 East Hess Township adults…
East Hess Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Hess Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Hess Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 East Hess 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.
7.6% of East Hess Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
East Hess 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Township | C+ | 38% | 11.8% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wilburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Concord Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crooked Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilburn Township, Concord Township and Crooked Creek 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 East Hess Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Hess Township
Why doesn’t East Hess 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 East Hess Township.
What hospital is closest to East Hess Township?
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, 18.7 miles in a straight line from East Hess Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Hess 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.