Where Pawnee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pawnee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pawnee Township
Dental care lags in Pawnee Township
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pawnee Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Pawnee Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pawnee Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 25.6% 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 Pawnee Township’s likely range; Pawnee Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66701, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pawnee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Pawnee Township adults…
Pawnee 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pawnee Township
No hospital or community health center in Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Pawnee 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.
9.6% of Pawnee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Pawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marmaton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Drywood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Walnut Township, Marmaton Township, Drywood Township and Lincoln 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 Pawnee Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pawnee Township
Why doesn’t Pawnee 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 Pawnee Township.
What hospital is closest to Pawnee Township?
Girard Medical Center in Girard, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Pawnee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pawnee Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Fort Scott in Fort Scott, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pawnee 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.