Where Western Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Western Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67761, 67764. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Western Township
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Western Township
The closest emergency room is Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Western Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.9%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Western Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Western Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 Western Township’s likely range; Western Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67761, 67764, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Western Township
No hospital or community health center in Western 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 Western 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).
Out of every 100 Western Township adults…
Western Township runs above KS on 6 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Western Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Western Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Western 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.
8% of Western Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Springs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wallace Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McAllaster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Augustine Township | — | — | — | — |
Russell Springs Township, Wallace Township, McAllaster Township, Harrison Township and Augustine 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 Western Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Western Township
Why doesn’t Western 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 Western Township.
What hospital is closest to Western Township?
Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Western 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 Western 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.