Photo: Kswx29 · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Auburn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Auburn differs from Kansas on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn
Auburn is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Auburn is healthier than 81%. Against the 8,291 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Auburn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Depression runs high in Auburn
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 20.8% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Auburn
Auburn runs below Kansas on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.7% vs 11.4%), heart disease (5.2% vs 6.4%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%). 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 Auburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 60%.
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). Auburn’s median household income is $57,875; among the 8,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Auburn adults…
Auburn runs below KS on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Auburn residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Auburn
No hospital or community health center in Auburn 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 Auburn; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Auburn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Auburn runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Auburn 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.
Auburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | A− | 34.9% | 8.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburn adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Auburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Auburn is better than Kansas on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Auburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Auburn | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.5–17.6 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.4–12.5 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%31.2–38.7 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–10 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.8–35.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.9–40.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.7–26.1 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–6.6 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.5–16.4 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.1–24 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.2–19.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.7–36.2 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.2–9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.7–80.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%70.5–75.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.8–88.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.4–77.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.8–72.3 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%71–81.2 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.6–27.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.6–34.6 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.9–22.7 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.2–11.9 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%6.9–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%3.5–6.5 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.1–31.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.2–12.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.5–15.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.1 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Auburn
Is Auburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Auburn?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.7%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Auburn?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Auburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Auburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–9%), 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 Auburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburn.
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.