Where Lakin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67526, 67530. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakin Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lakin Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Lakin Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lakin Township
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakin Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.6% 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 Lakin Township’s likely range; Lakin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67526, 67530, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lakin Township adults…
Lakin Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Lakin Township
No hospital or community health center in Lakin 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 Lakin 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.
How Lakin Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lakin 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.
8.6% of Lakin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Lakin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellinwood | C+ | 37.8% | 13% | 16% | CDC place |
| Raymond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Great Bend Township | C | 39.5% | 13.7% | 17% | ZIP 67530 |
| Pioneer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cheyenne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Comanche Township, Raymond Township, Pioneer Township, Cheyenne Township and Logan 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 Lakin Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakin Township
Why doesn’t Lakin 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 Lakin Township.
What hospital is closest to Lakin Township?
Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Lakin 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 Lakin 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.