Where Lafayette Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lafayette Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67361, 67352. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lafayette Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lafayette Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Lafayette Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lafayette Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lafayette Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 Lafayette Township’s likely range; Lafayette Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67361, 67352, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lafayette Township adults…
Lafayette Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lafayette Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Lafayette Township
No hospital or community health center in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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).
How Lafayette Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lafayette 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.
10.3% of Lafayette Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Longton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Falls Township | — | — | — | — |
Center Township, Longton Township and Elk Falls 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 Lafayette Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lafayette Township
Why doesn’t Lafayette 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 Lafayette Township.
What hospital is closest to Lafayette Township?
Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.