Where Paris Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paris Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66056, 66075, 66014, 66072. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paris Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Paris Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Paris Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Paris Township
The closest emergency room is Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is closer (4.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Paris Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Paris Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Paris Township’s likely range; Paris Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66056, 66075, 66014, 66072, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paris Township adults…
Paris Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Paris Township is an older town: 34% 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 Paris Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Paris Township
No hospital or community health center in Paris 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 Paris 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Paris Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Paris 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.
6.7% of Paris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Paris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Centerville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mound City Township | C+ | 38.3% | 13.4% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Potosi Township | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 16.7% | ZIP 66075 |
Scott Township, Centerville Township and Valley 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 Paris Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paris Township
Why doesn’t Paris 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 Paris Township.
What hospital is closest to Paris Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Paris 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 Paris Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Mound City in Mound City, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paris 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.