J. A. Symns Barn · Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Independence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Independence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66008, 66002, 66017, 66087. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Independence Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Independence Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Independence Township, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.1% 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 Independence Township’s likely range; Independence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66008, 66002, 66017, 66087, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Independence Township adults…
Independence Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Independence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Independence Township
No hospital or community health center in Independence 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 Independence 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Independence Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Independence 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.
6.6% of Independence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shannon Township | B− | 37.3% | 11% | 15.3% | ZIP 66002 |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | B− | 38% | 11.6% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Wolf River Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township, Wayne Township and Wolf River 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 Independence Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Independence Township
Why doesn’t Independence 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 Independence Township.
What hospital is closest to Independence Township?
Amberwell Atchison Association in Atchison, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Independence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Independence Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atchison Community Health Clinic in Atchison, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Independence 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.