Where Richland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
Richland Township is an older town
52% 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 Richland Township with the state. Conditions ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Richland Township has no health insurance
23.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richland Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.6%), about twice the Kansas rate. Housing insecurity (20.7% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 13.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Richland Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Kansas on five of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.5% vs 76.6%), dentist visits (55.5% vs 64.9%), cholesterol checks (78.9% vs 84.1%), colon screening (51.7% vs 63.5%) and mammograms (66.5% vs 74.6%). 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 Richland Township’s likely range; Richland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67801, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs below KS on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Richland Township is an older town: 52% 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 Richland Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Richland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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.
How Richland Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richland Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Richland 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.
Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dodge City | C | 39.6% | 12.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Enterprise Township | C | 39.2% | 12.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — |
Dodge Township: not graded. Fairview 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 Richland Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Richland Township
Why doesn’t Richland 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 Richland Township.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Richland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richland Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Genesis Family Health Dodge City Military Plaza - Behavioral Health Services in Dodge City, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland 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.