Where Township 10 residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Township 10, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67663, 67657. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Township 10
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Township 10
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Township 10 runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Township 10 is short on primary care and mental health care
Township 10’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Township 10’s likely range; Township 10’s figures come from ZIP codes 67663, 67657, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Township 10 adults…
Township 10 runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Township 10
No hospital or community health center in Township 10 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 Township 10; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Township 10 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Township 10 adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Township 10 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.
6.3% of Township 10 adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Township 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township 11 | B− | 40% | 11.8% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Township 6 | — | — | — | — | |
| Township 8 | — | — | — | — |
Township 6 and Township 8: 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 Township 10 adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Township 10
Why doesn’t Township 10 have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Township 10.
What hospital is closest to Township 10?
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Township 10’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 Township 10.
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.