Where Rich Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rich Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66039. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rich Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rich Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Rich Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rich Township
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Rich Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), 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 Rich Township’s likely range; Rich Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66039, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rich Township adults…
Rich Township runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
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.
Care in and near Rich Township
No hospital or community health center in Rich 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 Rich 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).
How Rich Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Rich 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.
10.6% of Rich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Rich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Elm Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osage Township | — | — | — | — |
Lone Elm Township, Lincoln Township, Blue Mound Township and Osage 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 Rich Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rich Township
Why doesn’t Rich 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 Rich Township.
What hospital is closest to Rich Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Rich 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 Rich 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.