Where Ohio Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ohio Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66078, 66080, 66067. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ohio Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ohio Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Ohio Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ohio Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Ohio Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Ohio Township’s likely range; Ohio Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66078, 66080, 66067, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ohio Township adults…
Ohio Township runs above KS on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ohio Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Ohio Township
No hospital or community health center in Ohio 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 Ohio Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ohio Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Ohio 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 Ohio Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Williamsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richmond Township | — | — | — | — |
Homewood Township, Williamsburg Township and Richmond 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 Ohio Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ohio Township
Why doesn’t Ohio 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 Ohio Township.
What hospital is closest to Ohio Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Ohio Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ohio Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Partnership Clinic in Ottawa, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ohio 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.