Where Marena Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marena Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67849, 67523. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marena Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Marena Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.2%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Marena Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Marena 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Marena Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Marena Township’s likely range; Marena Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67849, 67523, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marena Township adults…
Marena Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marena Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Marena Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.8% of Marena Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marena Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Marena Township
No hospital or community health center in Marena 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 Marena 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 Marena Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Marena 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.
Marena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Browns Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shiley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sawmill Township | — | — | — | — |
Highpoint Township, Sterling Township, Browns Grove Township, Shiley Township, Center Township and Sawmill 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 Marena Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marena Township
Why doesn’t Marena 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 Marena Township.
What hospital is closest to Marena Township?
Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Marena 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 Marena 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.