Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Phillipsburg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Phillipsburg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67661. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Phillipsburg Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Phillipsburg Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Phillipsburg Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Phillipsburg Township, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.3% 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 Phillipsburg Township’s likely range; Phillipsburg Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67661, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Phillipsburg Township adults…
Phillipsburg Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Phillipsburg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Phillipsburg Township
No hospital or community health center in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Phillipsburg Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Phillipsburg 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.
7.3% of Phillipsburg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Phillipsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | C+ | 39.7% | 12.7% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Arcade Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Freedom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Solomon Township | — | — | — | — |
Arcade Township, Freedom Township, Mound Township and Solomon 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 Phillipsburg Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Phillipsburg Township
Why doesn’t Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg Township.
What hospital is closest to Phillipsburg Township?
Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg 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.