Photo: United States Census Bureau, modified by User:FUBAR007 · Public domainWhere Lincoln Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67147, 67017, 67228, 67226. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln Township
Fewer Lincoln Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lincoln Township is an active town
Only 21.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Lincoln Township’s likely range; Lincoln Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67147, 67017, 67228, 67226, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Lincoln Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
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.
Out of every 100 Lincoln Township adults…
On every condition, Lincoln Township is about the same as Kansas. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lincoln Township
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Lincoln Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Murdock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | A− | 35.9% | 10.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Richland Township and Murdock 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 Lincoln Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln Township
Why doesn’t Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln Township?
Kansas Medical Center in Andover, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Lincoln Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln 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.