Where Empire Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Empire Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67444, 67464, 67454, 67425. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Empire Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Empire Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Empire Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Empire Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Empire Township’s likely range; Empire Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67444, 67464, 67454, 67425, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Empire Township adults…
Empire Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Empire Township is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Empire Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Empire 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.
5.8% of Empire Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Empire Township
No hospital or community health center in Empire 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 Empire 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.
37 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Empire Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Empire 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.
Empire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carneiro Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trivoli Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clear Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Langley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Falun Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Ash Creek Township, Carneiro Township, Trivoli Township, Clear Creek Township, Langley Township, Falun Township and Spring 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 Empire Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Empire Township
Why doesn’t Empire 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 Empire Township.
What hospital is closest to Empire Township?
Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Empire 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 Empire 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.