Pawnee River Tributary Bridge · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Highpoint Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highpoint Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67516, 67560, 67849. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highpoint Township
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Highpoint Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Highpoint Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Highpoint Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Highpoint Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Highpoint Township’s likely range; Highpoint Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67516, 67560, 67849, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Highpoint Township adults…
Highpoint Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Highpoint Township
No hospital or community health center in Highpoint 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 Highpoint 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Highpoint Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Highpoint Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Highpoint 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.
7.2% of Highpoint Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Highpoint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bazine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alexander-Belle Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shiley Township | — | — | — | — |
Marena Township, Bazine Township, Franklin Township, Valley Township, Alexander-Belle Prairie Township and Shiley 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 Highpoint Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highpoint Township
Why doesn’t Highpoint 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 Highpoint Township.
What hospital is closest to Highpoint Township?
Ness County Hospital District #2 in Ness City, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Highpoint 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 Highpoint 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.