Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Oketo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oketo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66508, 66518. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oketo Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oketo Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Oketo Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oketo Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Oketo Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.1% 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 Oketo Township’s likely range; Oketo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66508, 66518, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oketo Township adults…
Oketo 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oketo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Oketo Township
No hospital or community health center in Oketo 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 Oketo 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 Oketo Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Oketo 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.
8.5% of Oketo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Oketo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marysville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Herkimer Township | — | — | — | — |
Balderson Township, Marysville Township and Herkimer 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 Oketo Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oketo Township
Why doesn’t Oketo 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 Oketo Township.
What hospital is closest to Oketo Township?
Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Oketo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oketo 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.