Where Limestone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Limestone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66956, 66936, 66941. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Limestone Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Limestone Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Limestone Township runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Limestone Township
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
In Limestone Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 23.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. 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 Limestone Township’s likely range; Limestone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66956, 66936, 66941, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Limestone Township adults…
Limestone Township runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Limestone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Limestone Township
No hospital or community health center in Limestone 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 Limestone 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Limestone Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Limestone 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.
8.9% of Limestone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Limestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burr Oak Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Esbon Township | — | — | — | — |
Ionia Township, Burr Oak Township and Esbon Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Center Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Limestone Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Limestone Township
Why doesn’t Limestone 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 Limestone Township.
What hospital is closest to Limestone Township?
Jewell County Hospital in Mankato, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Limestone 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 Limestone 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.