Where Yoder Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yoder Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67501, 67543. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yoder Township
Making ends meet is harder in Yoder Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.1%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (8.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Yoder Township
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Yoder Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 44.8% of adults have obesity, vs 36.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Yoder Township runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Yoder Township’s likely range; Yoder Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67501, 67543, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Yoder Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yoder Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Yoder Township adults…
Yoder Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Yoder Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Yoder Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Yoder Township
No hospital or community health center in Yoder 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 Yoder 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.
How Yoder Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Yoder 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.
Yoder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township | C | 44.9% | 13.2% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Reno Township | C− | 45.5% | 13.5% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hutchinson | C | 44.8% | 13.4% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haven Township | C+ | 42% | 12.3% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| South Hutchinson | C− | 44.3% | 16% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Lincoln Township and Valley 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 Yoder Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Yoder Township
Why doesn’t Yoder 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 Yoder Township.
What hospital is closest to Yoder Township?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Yoder Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Yoder Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Prairiestar Health Center in Hutchinson, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yoder 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.