Where Olivet Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olivet Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66856, 66523, 66451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olivet Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Olivet Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.6%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Olivet Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Olivet Township
The closest emergency room is Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Olivet Township, and more people treating it
39.1% 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 Olivet Township’s likely range; Olivet Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66856, 66523, 66451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Olivet Township adults…
Olivet Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Olivet Township
No hospital or community health center in Olivet 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 Olivet 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Olivet Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Olivet Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Olivet 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.
6.6% of Olivet Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Olivet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key West Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Melvern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arvonia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barclay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Superior Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Brook Township | B− | 41.4% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
Key West Township, Melvern Township, Arvonia Township, Barclay Township and Superior 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 Olivet Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olivet Township
Why doesn’t Olivet 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 Olivet Township.
What hospital is closest to Olivet Township?
Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Olivet 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 Olivet 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.