Where Franklin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Franklin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66946, 66945, 66968. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Franklin Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Franklin Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Franklin Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Franklin Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Franklin Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 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 Franklin Township’s likely range; Franklin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66946, 66945, 66968, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Franklin Township adults…
Franklin Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Franklin 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.
4.5% of Franklin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Franklin Township
No hospital or community health center in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Franklin Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Franklin Township does better than Kansas.
3 in 10 Franklin 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.
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Charleston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — |
Independence Township, Charleston Township and Highland 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 Franklin Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Franklin Township
Why doesn’t Franklin 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 Franklin Township.
What hospital is closest to Franklin Township?
Hanover Hospital in Hanover, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Franklin 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 Franklin 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.