Where Hamlin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamlin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66434, 66515. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamlin Township
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Hamlin Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.2%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Hamlin Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hamlin Township, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hamlin Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Hamlin Township’s likely range; Hamlin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66434, 66515, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hamlin Township adults…
Hamlin Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamlin 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Hamlin Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamlin 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 Hamlin 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).
How Hamlin Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Hamlin 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 Hamlin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Hamlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padonia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morrill Township | — | — | — | — |
Padonia Township and Morrill 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 Hamlin Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamlin Township
Why doesn’t Hamlin 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 Hamlin Township.
What hospital is closest to Hamlin Township?
Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Hamlin 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 Hamlin 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.