Where Starr Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Starr Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Starr Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Starr Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Starr Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Starr Township, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Starr Township’s likely range; Starr Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67466, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Starr Township adults…
Starr Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Starr Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Starr Township
No hospital or community health center in Starr 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 Starr 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Starr Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Starr 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.
6.6% of Starr Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Starr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chapman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakland Township | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township, Chapman Township and Oakland 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 Starr Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Starr Township
Why doesn’t Starr 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 Starr Township.
What hospital is closest to Starr Township?
Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Starr Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Starr 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.