Where Risley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Risley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Risley Township
Risley Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Risley Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Risley Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Risley Township’s likely range; Risley Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67063, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Risley Township
No hospital or community health center in Risley 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 Risley 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).
Out of every 100 Risley Township adults…
Risley Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Risley Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Risley Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Risley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Risley Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Risley 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.
6.2% of Risley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Risley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | B+ | 36.7% | 10.4% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Gale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Durham Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lehigh Township | — | — | — | — |
Gale Township, Durham Park Township, Liberty Township and Lehigh 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 Risley Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Risley Township
Why doesn’t Risley 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 Risley Township.
What hospital is closest to Risley Township?
St. Luke Hospital & Living Center in Marion, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Risley 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 Risley 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.