Photo: Bhall87 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Reading Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reading Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66868, 66801, 66830. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reading Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Reading Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Reading Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Reading Township, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.5% 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 Reading Township’s likely range; Reading Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66868, 66801, 66830, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Reading Township adults…
Reading Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reading Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Reading Township
No hospital or community health center in Reading 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 Reading 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Reading Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Reading 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.
6.4% of Reading Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barclay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ivy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterloo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arvonia Township | — | — | — | — |
Fremont Township, Barclay Township, Jackson Township, Ivy Township, Waterloo Township and Arvonia 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 Reading Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reading Township
Why doesn’t Reading 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 Reading Township.
What hospital is closest to Reading Township?
Newman Regional Health in Emporia, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Reading Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reading 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.