Where McPherson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McPherson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67735, 67741. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McPherson Township
McPherson Township is short on primary care and mental health care
McPherson Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease runs high in McPherson Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
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 McPherson Township’s likely range; McPherson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67735, 67741, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near McPherson Township
No hospital or community health center in McPherson 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 McPherson 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).
Out of every 100 McPherson Township adults…
McPherson Township runs above KS on 2 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of McPherson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How McPherson Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 McPherson 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.
7.4% of McPherson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
McPherson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Springs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Weskan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stateline Township | — | — | — | — |
Sharon Springs Township, Weskan Township and Stateline 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 McPherson Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McPherson Township
Why doesn’t McPherson 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 McPherson Township.
What hospital is closest to McPherson Township?
Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, 17.5 miles in a straight line from McPherson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McPherson 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.