Where Newbern Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newbern Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67410. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newbern Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Newbern Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Newbern Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newbern Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 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 Newbern Township’s likely range; Newbern Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67410, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newbern Township adults…
Newbern Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Newbern Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Newbern Township
No hospital or community health center in Newbern 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 Newbern 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newbern Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Newbern Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Newbern 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.
Newbern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township, Logan Township and Garfield Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Grant Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newbern Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newbern Township
Why doesn’t Newbern 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 Newbern Township.
What hospital is closest to Newbern Township?
Memorial Hospital in Abilene, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Newbern 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 Newbern 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.