Where Jerome Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jerome Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67736, 67839, 67850. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jerome Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Jerome Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Jerome Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Jerome Township
The closest emergency room is Lane County Hospital in Dighton, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. 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 Jerome Township’s likely range; Jerome Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67736, 67839, 67850, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jerome Township adults…
Jerome Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jerome Township
No hospital or community health center in Jerome 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 Jerome 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jerome Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Jerome Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Jerome 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.
6.2% of Jerome Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Jerome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Larrabee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Payne Township | — | — | — | — |
Lewis Township, Larrabee Township, White Rock Township, Gove Township, Wilson Township and Payne 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 Jerome Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jerome Township
Why doesn’t Jerome 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 Jerome Township.
What hospital is closest to Jerome Township?
Lane County Hospital in Dighton, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Jerome 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 Jerome 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.