Where Harper Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harper Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67460, 67456, 67464. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harper Township
Cancer runs high in Harper Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Harper Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 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 Harper Township’s likely range; Harper Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67460, 67456, 67464, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harper Township adults…
Harper Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Harper Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Harper Township
No hospital or community health center in Harper 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 Harper 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harper Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Harper Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Harper 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.
Harper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Gottland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Sharps Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — |
New Gottland Township, South Sharps Creek Township, Union Township and Jackson 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 Harper Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Harper Township
Why doesn’t Harper 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 Harper Township.
What hospital is closest to Harper Township?
Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Harper 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 Harper 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.