Where Zeandale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zeandale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66502. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zeandale Township
Mental distress runs high in Zeandale Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.3%), vs 16% across Kansas. Depression is above the state too: 24.6%, vs 20.8% across Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Zeandale Township
1 in 9 adults lack reliable transportation (10.8%), vs 7.1% across Kansas. Food insecurity (16.9% vs 13%) and utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 11.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Zeandale Township
Zeandale Township runs below Kansas on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5% vs 8.1%), diabetes (7.7% vs 11.4%) and arthritis (17.8% vs 25.5%). 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 Zeandale Township’s likely range; Zeandale Township’s figures come from ZIP code 66502, which may reach past town lines.
How Zeandale Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Zeandale Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Zeandale 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.
11.1% of Zeandale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Zeandale Township adults…
Zeandale Township runs below KS on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Zeandale Township
No hospital or community health center in Zeandale 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 Zeandale 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Zeandale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Zeandale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Township | A− | 35.6% | 9.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Blue Township | B+ | 29.6% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wabaunsee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ashland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alma Township | B | 35.5% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ZIP 66401 |
| Manhattan Township | B+ | 28.4% | 7.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — |
Wabaunsee Township, Washington Township, Ashland Township and Jackson 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 Zeandale Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Zeandale Township
Why doesn’t Zeandale 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 Zeandale Township.
What hospital is closest to Zeandale Township?
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan in Manhattan, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Zeandale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Zeandale Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Konza Prairie Community Health Center Riley County Manhattan Clinic in Manhattan, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zeandale 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.