Where Protection Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Protection Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67127, 67029. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Protection Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Protection Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Protection Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Protection Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Protection Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Protection Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Protection Township’s likely range; Protection Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67127, 67029, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Protection Township adults…
Protection Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Protection Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Protection Township
No hospital or community health center in Protection 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 Protection 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.
115 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Protection Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Protection 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.
6.6% of Protection Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Protection 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avilla Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lexington Township | — | — | — | — |
Coldwater Township, Avilla Township and Lexington 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 Protection Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Protection Township
Why doesn’t Protection 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 Protection Township.
What hospital is closest to Protection Township?
Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Protection 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 Protection 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.