Where Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67020, 67056, 67135. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Township
Out of every 100 Lake Township adults…
Lake Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake 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 Lake 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake 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.
7.3% of Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greeley Township | B | 38.3% | 11.8% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Burrton Township | C+ | 38.6% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lakin Township | — | — | — | — |
Valley Township and Lakin 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 Lake Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Township
Why doesn’t Lake 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 Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Township?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Ministries Clinic-Halstead in Halstead, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake 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.