Where Plum Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plum Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67123, 66840, 67154. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plum Grove Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Plum Grove Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Plum Grove Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Plum Grove Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 14% 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 Plum Grove Township’s likely range; Plum Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67123, 66840, 67154, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Plum Grove Township adults…
Plum Grove Township runs above KS on 4 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.
6.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Plum Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Plum Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Plum Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Plum Grove 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.
8.1% of Plum Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Plum Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Milton Township | C+ | 39.9% | 11.8% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clifford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairview Township, Clifford 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 Plum Grove Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Plum Grove Township
Why doesn’t Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Plum Grove Township?
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove 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.