On CDC estimates, Sherlock Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Sherlock Township differs from Kansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67851, 67846, 67838. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sherlock Township
Making ends meet is harder in Sherlock Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 13% across Kansas. Housing insecurity (16% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (9.6% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sherlock Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Kansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72.5% vs 76.6%), dentist visits (56.6% vs 64.9%), cholesterol checks (80.9% vs 84.1%) and colon screening (55.2% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Sherlock Township has no health insurance
16.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Sherlock Township’s likely range; Sherlock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67851, 67846, 67838, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Sherlock Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sherlock Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #105 of 150 in Kansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sherlock Township’s median household income is $84,844; among the 10,406 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sherlock Township compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.4% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Sherlock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sherlock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Sherlock Township adults…
Sherlock Township runs below KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Sherlock Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sherlock Township
No hospital or community health center in Sherlock 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 Sherlock 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.
135 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Sherlock Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Sherlock 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.
Sherlock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherlock Township | C+ | 37.5% | 11.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Garden City Township | C | 37.2% | 12.8% | 15.4% | ZIP 67846 |
| Ivanhoe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Terry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Southside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hibbard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Ivanhoe Township, Terry Township, Southside Township, East Hibbard Township and Deerfield 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 Sherlock Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sherlock Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sherlock Township is better than Kansas on 4 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Sherlock Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sherlock Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19–24.9 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.4 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%31.2–44.1 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.1–13.2 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%27.8–35.1 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.7–36.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.3–24.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–16 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.5–18.7 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.6–34.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%30.8–42.1 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.7%14.3–19.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.6–76.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%52.9–60.1 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.4–83.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.2–77.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.2%50–60.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%60.3–76.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.2–23.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.5–37.9 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.5–27.6 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.8%15.8–21.9 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.6–18.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.3–11 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.5–12.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%27.9–36.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12–15.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.9–19.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.5–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sherlock Township
Is Sherlock Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sherlock Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #105 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sherlock Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 44.1%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sherlock Township?
St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City in Garden City, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Sherlock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sherlock Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–19.6%), against 9.9% across Kansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sherlock Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sherlock 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.