Where Morton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67550, 67574. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morton Township
Dental care lags in Morton Township
58.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Morton Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Morton Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Morton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 14% 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 Morton Township’s likely range; Morton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67550, 67574, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Morton Township adults…
Morton Township runs above KS on 5 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.
Care in and near Morton Township
No hospital or community health center in Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Morton 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.
7.7% of Morton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Morton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pawnee Township | — | — | — | — |
Grant Township, Pleasant Ridge Township and Pawnee 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 Morton Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morton Township
Why doesn’t Morton 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 Morton Township.
What hospital is closest to Morton Township?
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Morton 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 Morton 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.