Where 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 codes 66725, 66713. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyon Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyon Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Lyon Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lyon Township
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
In Lyon Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 23% 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 Lyon Township’s likely range; Lyon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66725, 66713, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lyon Township adults…
Lyon Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lyon Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lyon Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
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).
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.
How Lyon Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Lyon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Township | D | 44.5% | 13.8% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Salamanca Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Neosho Township | — | — | — | — |
Salamanca Township and Neosho 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%). Walking or climbing stairs 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?
Mercy Hospital Columbus in Columbus, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Lyon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyon Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs, 8.3 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.