Where Plumb Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plumb Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66431, 66413, 66423. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plumb Township
Plumb Township is an older town
36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Plumb Township with the state. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Plumb Township
The closest emergency room is Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Plumb Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Plumb Township’s likely range; Plumb Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66431, 66413, 66423, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Plumb Township adults…
On every condition, Plumb Township is about the same as Kansas. Tap one to see it as people.
Plumb Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Plumb Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Plumb Township
No hospital or community health center in Plumb 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 Plumb 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Plumb Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plumb Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Plumb Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Plumb 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.
Plumb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Township | C | 42.4% | 12.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wilmington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mission Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterloo Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilmington Township, Mission Creek Township and Waterloo 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 Plumb Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Plumb Township
Why doesn’t Plumb 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 Plumb Township.
What hospital is closest to Plumb Township?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Plumb Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plumb 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.