Photo: Hellbus · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67020, 67501. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Valley Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Valley Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Valley Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Valley Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Valley Township’s likely range; Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67020, 67501, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Valley Township adults…
Valley Township runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Valley Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Valley Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Care in and near Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Valley 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 Valley 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Valley 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.
9.2% of Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Township | C+ | 42% | 12.3% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Little River Township | B− | 40.8% | 12.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burrton Township | C+ | 38.6% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Yoder Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | C | 44.9% | 13.2% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Lake Township and Yoder 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 Valley Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Township
Why doesn’t Valley 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 Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Valley Township?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Valley Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Prairiestar Health Center in Hutchinson, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley 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.