Where Lexington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lexington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67831, 67834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lexington Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Lexington Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Lexington Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lexington Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Lexington Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Lexington Township’s likely range; Lexington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67831, 67834, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lexington Township adults…
Lexington Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lexington Township
No hospital or community health center in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Lexington Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lexington 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 Lexington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Lexington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Appleton Township | — | — | — | — |
Protection Township and Appleton 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 Lexington Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lexington Township
Why doesn’t Lexington 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 Lexington Township.
What hospital is closest to Lexington Township?
Ashland Health Center in Ashland, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Lexington 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 Lexington 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.