Where Ozark Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ozark Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66015, 66091. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ozark Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ozark Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Ozark Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ozark Township
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ozark Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Ozark Township’s likely range; Ozark Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66015, 66091, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ozark Township adults…
Ozark Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ozark Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ozark Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ozark 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Ozark Township
No hospital or community health center in Ozark 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 Ozark 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 Ozark Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Ozark 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.
10% of Ozark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Ozark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Elm Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Welda Township | — | — | — | — |
Lone Elm Township, Indian Creek Township and Welda 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 Ozark Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ozark Township
Why doesn’t Ozark 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 Ozark Township.
What hospital is closest to Ozark Township?
Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Ozark 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 Ozark 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.