Where White Rock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Rock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67839, 67584. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Rock Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in White Rock Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, White Rock Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in White Rock Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer White Rock Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 White Rock Township’s likely range; White Rock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67839, 67584, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 White Rock Township adults…
White Rock Township runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Rock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of White Rock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near White Rock Township
No hospital or community health center in White Rock 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 White Rock 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.
20 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How White Rock Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 White Rock 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.
White Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Larrabee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jerome Township | — | — | — | — |
Alamota Township, Wilson Township, Larrabee Township, Ohio Township and Jerome 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 White Rock Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Rock Township
Why doesn’t White Rock 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 White Rock Township.
What hospital is closest to White Rock Township?
Lane County Hospital in Dighton, 13.3 miles in a straight line from White Rock 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 White Rock 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.