Where North Brown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Brown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67547, 67552. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Brown Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in North Brown Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, North Brown Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More North Brown Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. There are 19 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in North Brown Township
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 North Brown Township’s likely range; North Brown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67547, 67552, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Brown Township adults…
North Brown Township runs above KS on 8 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.
19 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Brown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near North Brown Township
No hospital or community health center in North Brown 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 North Brown 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 North Brown Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 North Brown 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.
8.9% of North Brown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
North Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Brown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — |
Kinsley Township, Trenton Township, South Brown Township, Franklin Township and Wayne 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 North Brown Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Brown Township
Why doesn’t North Brown 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 North Brown Township.
What hospital is closest to North Brown Township?
Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, 18.0 miles in a straight line from North Brown 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 North Brown 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.