Where Painterhood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Painterhood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67349, 67352, 66736. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Painterhood Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Painterhood Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Painterhood Township runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Painterhood Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Painterhood Township
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% 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 Painterhood Township’s likely range; Painterhood Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67349, 67352, 66736, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Painterhood Township adults…
Painterhood Township runs above KS on 9 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Painterhood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Painterhood Township
No hospital or community health center in Painterhood 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 Painterhood 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 Painterhood Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Painterhood 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.
9.5% of Painterhood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Painterhood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Longton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oak Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Howard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fall River Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Longton Township, Oak Valley Township, Howard Township and Fall River 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 Painterhood Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Painterhood Township
Why doesn’t Painterhood 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 Painterhood Township.
What hospital is closest to Painterhood Township?
Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Painterhood 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 Painterhood 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.