Where Forrester Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forrester Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67560, 67572, 67515. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forrester Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Forrester Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Forrester Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Forrester Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Forrester Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Forrester Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Forrester Township’s likely range; Forrester Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67560, 67572, 67515, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Forrester Township adults…
Forrester Township runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forrester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Forrester Township
No hospital or community health center in Forrester 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 Forrester 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 Forrester Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Forrester 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.
6.9% of Forrester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Forrester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nevada Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | C+ | 35.5% | 13.7% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Eden Township, Nevada Township, Ohio Township and Franklin 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 Forrester Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forrester Township
Why doesn’t Forrester 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 Forrester Township.
What hospital is closest to Forrester Township?
Ness County Hospital District #2 in Ness City, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Forrester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forrester 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.