Where Weskan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weskan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67762, 67758. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weskan Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Weskan Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Weskan Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Weskan Township
The closest emergency room is Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Weskan Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Weskan Township’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 Weskan Township’s likely range; Weskan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67762, 67758, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Weskan Township adults…
Weskan Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Weskan Township
No hospital or community health center in Weskan 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 Weskan 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weskan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Weskan Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Weskan 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.
7.6% of Weskan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Weskan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Springs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McPherson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greeley County | — | — | — | — |
Sharon Springs Township and McPherson Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Greeley County: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weskan Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Weskan Township
Why doesn’t Weskan 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 Weskan Township.
What hospital is closest to Weskan Township?
Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Weskan Township’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 Weskan 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.