Where Seward Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seward Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67859, 67869, 67870, 67952. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seward Township
Dental care lags in Seward Township
58.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.1% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Seward Township has no health insurance
15.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
More Seward Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. There are 50 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Seward Township’s likely range; Seward Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67859, 67869, 67870, 67952, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seward 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.
Out of every 100 Seward Township adults…
Seward Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Seward Township
No hospital or community health center in Seward 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 Seward 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 Seward Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Seward 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.
8.7% of Seward Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Seward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fargo Township | C | 41.2% | 12.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Haskell Township | C | 42.2% | 12.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Liberal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dudley Township | C | 42.2% | 13.9% | 16% | ZIP 67870 |
| Mertilla Township | — | — | — | — |
Lockport Township, Liberal Township and Mertilla 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 Seward Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Seward Township
Why doesn’t Seward 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 Seward Township.
What hospital is closest to Seward Township?
Satanta District Hospital, Clinics, & Ltcu in Satanta, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Seward 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 Seward 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.