Where Pike Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pike Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pike Township
Making ends meet is harder in Pike Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 13% across Kansas. No reliable transportation (10% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (14.6% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Pike Township
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 13.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Pike Township has no health insurance
14.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Pike Township’s likely range; Pike Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66801, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Pike Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pike Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Pike Township adults…
Pike Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pike Township
No hospital or community health center in Pike 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 Pike 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.
How Pike Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pike Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Pike 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.
Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | B | 37.5% | 11.6% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Toledo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Americus Township | B | 37% | 11.4% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Emporia | C | 38.8% | 11.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Emporia Township and Toledo 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 Pike Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pike Township
Why doesn’t Pike 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 Pike Township.
What hospital is closest to Pike Township?
Newman Regional Health in Emporia, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Pike 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 Pike Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carearc in Emporia, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pike 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.