Where Lowell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66739, 66770. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lowell Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Lowell Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lowell Township
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
In Lowell Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 21.6% 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 Lowell Township’s likely range; Lowell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66739, 66770, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lowell Township adults…
Lowell Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Lowell Township
No hospital or community health center in Lowell 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 Lowell 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 Lowell Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lowell 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.
9.2% of Lowell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Lowell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | C− | 44.3% | 13.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Shawnee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden Township | C− | 44% | 13.4% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
Shawnee 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 Lowell Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowell Township
Why doesn’t Lowell 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 Lowell Township.
What hospital is closest to Lowell Township?
Freeman Health System - Freeman West in Joplin, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Lowell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lowell Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell 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.