Where Richmond Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richmond Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66080, 66078, 66095. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond Township
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Richmond Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Richmond Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Richmond Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Richmond Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Richmond Township’s likely range; Richmond Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66080, 66078, 66095, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richmond Township adults…
Richmond Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richmond Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond 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 Richmond Township
No hospital or community health center in Richmond 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 Richmond Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Richmond Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Richmond 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.
7.5% of Richmond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pottawatomie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Williamsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Township | — | — | — | — |
Putnam Township, Pottawatomie Township, Williamsburg Township and Ohio 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 Richmond Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richmond Township
Why doesn’t Richmond 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 Richmond Township.
What hospital is closest to Richmond Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Richmond Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richmond Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pheasant Ridge Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Garnett, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond 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.