Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Welda Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Welda Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66091, 66015, 66032. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Welda Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Welda Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Welda Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Welda Township
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Welda Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Welda Township’s likely range; Welda Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66091, 66015, 66032, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Welda Township adults…
Welda Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Welda Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Welda Township
No hospital or community health center in Welda 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 Welda 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).
How Welda Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Welda 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.
10.2% of Welda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Welda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westphalia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Elm Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ozark Township | — | — | — | — |
Westphalia Township, Lone Elm Township, Washington Township and Ozark 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 Welda Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Welda Township
Why doesn’t Welda 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 Welda Township.
What hospital is closest to Welda Township?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Welda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Welda Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pheasant Ridge Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Garnett, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Welda 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.