Where Long Island Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Island Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67647, 67622. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Island Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Long Island Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Long Island Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Long Island Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 14% 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 Long Island Township’s likely range; Long Island Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67647, 67622, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Long Island Township adults…
Long Island Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Long Island Township
No hospital or community health center in Long Island 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 Long Island 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 Long Island Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Long Island Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Long Island 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.
9.4% of Long Island Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Long Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Almena-District 4 Township | — | — | — | — |
Granite Township, Prairie View Township and Almena-District 4 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 Long Island Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Island Township
Why doesn’t Long Island 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 Long Island Township.
What hospital is closest to Long Island Township?
Norton County Hospital in Norton, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Long Island 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 Long Island 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.