Where Happy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Happy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67672, 67642, 67659. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Happy Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Happy Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.5%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Happy Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Happy Township, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Happy Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 9 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 Happy Township’s likely range; Happy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67672, 67642, 67659, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Happy Township adults…
Happy Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Happy 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.
6.3% of Happy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Happy Township
No hospital or community health center in Happy 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 Happy 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 Happy Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Happy 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.
Happy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaKeeney Township | B | 40.5% | 12.1% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Millbrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morlan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bryant Township | — | — | — | — |
Millbrook Township, Morlan Township and Bryant 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 Happy Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Happy Township
Why doesn’t Happy 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 Happy Township.
What hospital is closest to Happy Township?
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in Wakeeney, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Happy 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 Happy 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.