Where Jackson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jackson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66554. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson Township
Jackson Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.7% vs 64.9%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 84.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Jackson Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Jackson Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 13 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 Jackson Township’s likely range; Jackson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66554, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Jackson Township adults…
Jackson Township runs below KS on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Jackson Township is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jackson Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Jackson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Jackson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Jackson Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jackson Township does better than Kansas.
3 in 10 Jackson 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.
Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Swede Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fancy Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Blue Valley Township, Swede Creek Township, Sherman Township, Center Township and Fancy Creek 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 Jackson Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jackson Township
Why doesn’t Jackson 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 Jackson Township.
What hospital is closest to Jackson Township?
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan in Manhattan, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Jackson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson 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.