Where South Bend Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Bend Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67530. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bend Township
Making ends meet is harder in South Bend Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.4%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (8.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Bend Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, South Bend Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in South Bend Township
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 South Bend Township’s likely range; South Bend Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67530, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of South Bend Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 South Bend Township adults…
South Bend Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bend Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near South Bend Township
No hospital or community health center in South Bend 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 South Bend 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How South Bend Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 South Bend 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.
South Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | C | 39.3% | 13.4% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Great Bend Township | C | 39.5% | 13.7% | 17% | ZIP 67530 |
| Comanche Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — |
Comanche Township and Liberty 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 South Bend Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Bend Township
Why doesn’t South Bend 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 South Bend Township.
What hospital is closest to South Bend Township?
University of KS HLTH System Great Bend Campus in Great Bend, 4.7 miles in a straight line from South Bend Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Bend Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Bend Dental Clinic in Great Bend, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bend 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.