Photo: Srudisell · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Topeka Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Topeka Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66609, 66619, 66610, 66409. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Topeka Township
Keeping up with care
Share of Topeka Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Topeka Township adults…
Topeka Township runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Topeka Township
No hospital or community health center in Topeka 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 Topeka 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.
7.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Topeka Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Topeka 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.
8.9% of Topeka Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Topeka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | C | 39.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Williamsport Township | A− | 35.7% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Tecumseh Township | B | 36.8% | 12.2% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Soldier Township | B+ | 36.4% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mission Township | A− | 34.6% | 11.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Topeka Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Topeka Township
Why doesn’t Topeka 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 Topeka Township.
What hospital is closest to Topeka Township?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Topeka 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 Topeka Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Achc in Topeka in Topeka, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Topeka 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.