Where Graham Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Graham Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67642, 67645. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graham Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Graham Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Graham Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Graham Township, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83% 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 Graham Township’s likely range; Graham Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67642, 67645, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Graham Township adults…
Graham Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Graham Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Graham Township
No hospital or community health center in Graham 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 Graham 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 Graham Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Graham 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 Graham Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Graham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Solomon-District 3 Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pioneer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indiana Township | — | — | — | — |
Hill City Township: not graded. Solomon-District 3 Township, Pioneer Township and Indiana 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 Graham Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Graham Township
Why doesn’t Graham 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 Graham Township.
What hospital is closest to Graham Township?
Graham County Hospital in Hill City, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Graham 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 Graham 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.