Where Plum Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plum Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67621, 66951. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plum Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Plum Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Plum Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Plum Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.3% 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 Plum Township’s likely range; Plum Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67621, 66951, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Plum Township adults…
Plum Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Plum Township is an older town: 30% 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 Plum Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plum Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Plum Township
No hospital or community health center in Plum 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 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Plum Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Plum 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.
7.4% of Plum Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Plum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirwin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arcade Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Township | — | — | — | — |
Kirwin Township, Arcade Township, Cedar Township and Crystal 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 Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plum Township
Why doesn’t Plum 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Plum Township?
Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Plum 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 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.