Where Moore Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moore Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67070, 67061. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moore Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Moore Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.1%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Moore Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Moore Township, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Moore 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 ↓
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 Moore Township’s likely range; Moore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67070, 67061, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moore Township adults…
Moore Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Moore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Moore Township
1 hospital in Moore Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Moore 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 Moore Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 4 Moore 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.
Moore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Medicine Lodge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kiowa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle Township | — | — | — | — |
Hazelton Township, Kiowa Township, Elwood Township and Eagle Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Medicine Lodge Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moore Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moore Township
Why doesn’t Moore 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 Moore Township.
What hospital is closest to Moore Township?
Kiowa District Hospital in Kiowa, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Moore 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 Moore 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.