Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church · Photo: Keri Ann Zimmerman · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Wheatland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67563, 67876. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatland Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Wheatland Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Wheatland Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Wheatland Township
The closest emergency room is Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. 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 Wheatland Township’s likely range; Wheatland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67563, 67876, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wheatland Township adults…
Wheatland Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wheatland Township
No hospital or community health center in Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Wheatland Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Wheatland 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% of Wheatland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Wheatland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearville Township | B+ | 34.1% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bucklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Brown Township | — | — | — | — |
Sterling Township, Trenton Township, Bucklin Township and South Brown 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 Wheatland Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatland Township
Why doesn’t Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township.
What hospital is closest to Wheatland Township?
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Wheatland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatland 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.