Where West Cherry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Cherry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67301, 67335, 66757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Cherry Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in West Cherry Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, West Cherry Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Cherry Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in West Cherry Township, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 West Cherry Township’s likely range; West Cherry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67301, 67335, 66757, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Cherry Township adults…
West Cherry Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Cherry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near West Cherry Township
No hospital or community health center in West Cherry 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 West Cherry 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 West Cherry Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 West Cherry 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.
9.7% of West Cherry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
West Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Drum Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Sycamore Township: not graded. Cherry Township and Drum Creek 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 West Cherry Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Cherry Township
Why doesn’t West Cherry 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 West Cherry Township.
What hospital is closest to West Cherry Township?
Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, 7.9 miles in a straight line from West Cherry 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 West Cherry Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Independence in Independence, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Cherry 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.