Old Katy Bridge · Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lyon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66441. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyon Township
Making ends meet is harder in Lyon Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 11.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lyon Township
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
More Lyon Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), 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 Lyon Township’s likely range; Lyon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66441, 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.
11.9% of Lyon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lyon Township adults…
Lyon Township runs below KS on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lyon Township
No hospital or community health center in Lyon 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 Lyon 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).
How Lyon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lyon Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Lyon 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.
Lyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill Township | B− | 33.5% | 9.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rinehart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | B− | 34.5% | 10.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blakely Township | — | — | — | — |
Rinehart Township, Liberty Township and Blakely 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 Lyon Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyon Township
Why doesn’t Lyon 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 Lyon Township.
What hospital is closest to Lyon Township?
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills in Junction City, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Lyon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyon Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyon 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.