Photo: Halisdarkstone · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Anthony is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Anthony differs from Kansas on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anthony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anthony
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Anthony
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Anthony runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Anthony adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.5%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Anthony is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Anthony is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Anthony, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Anthony’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Anthony’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthony is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Anthony’s median household income is $50,598; among the 6,003 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Anthony compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Anthony adults…
Anthony runs above KS on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anthony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Anthony
No hospital or community health center in Anthony 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 Anthony; ≈ 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).
How Anthony adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Anthony 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.
13.4% of Anthony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Anthony and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony | D | 42.9% | 15.7% | 20.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anthony adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anthony
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anthony is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Anthony’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anthony | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%22.3–30.7 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.7–19.6 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.5 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%35–51.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.5–18 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.7–46.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%36.7–45.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.3–38.3 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%9.8–14 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.4–6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.2–18.2 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%17–24.8 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.5%29.9–41.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.3–16.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%28.1–41.7 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9–14.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74–81.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%51.4–59.2 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.3–85.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.1–84 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.4–67.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.1–77.5 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.5–26.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%25.8–36.9 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%17.9–25.6 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.1–22.5 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.1–15.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.3–12.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%10.5–16.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%35.9–46.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.4–25 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.6–21.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%10–12.9 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10–13.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Anthony
Is Anthony a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthony is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anthony?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 51.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anthony?
Hospital District #6 Patterson Health Center in Anthony, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Anthony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Anthony have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–14.2%), against 9.9% across Kansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Anthony more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anthony.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.