Where Sawmill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sawmill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67523. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sawmill Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Sawmill Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Sawmill Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Sawmill Township
The closest emergency room is Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Sawmill Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sawmill Township’s likely range; Sawmill Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67523, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sawmill Township adults…
Sawmill Township runs above KS on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sawmill Township
No hospital or community health center in Sawmill 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 Sawmill 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Sawmill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sawmill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Sawmill Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Sawmill 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.
Sawmill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Browns Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keysville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marena Township | — | — | — | — |
Jackson Township, Browns Grove Township, Keysville Township and Marena 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 Sawmill Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sawmill Township
Why doesn’t Sawmill 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 Sawmill Township.
What hospital is closest to Sawmill Township?
Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Sawmill 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 Sawmill 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.