Oxley Barn · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0On CDC estimates, Baker Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Baker Township differs from Kansas on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67752. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Baker Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Baker Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Baker 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 Baker Township’s likely range; Baker Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67752, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Baker Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baker Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Baker Township’s median household income is $72,500; among the 10,705 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Baker Township adults…
Baker Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Baker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Baker Township
1 hospital in Baker Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Baker 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.
85 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Baker Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Baker 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.
Baker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.2% | 14.9% | ZIP 67752 |
| Larrabee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Collyer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Payne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bryant Township | — | — | — | — |
Larrabee Township, Collyer Township, Payne Township and Bryant 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 Baker Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Baker Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Baker Township is better than Kansas on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Baker Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Baker Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%15.9–21.7 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.5 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.5–44.4 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–14 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.1–42.5 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.2–43.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.1–34.9 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.1–9.8 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.9–14.7 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.5–17.5 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24–33.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.1–17.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%24.8–37 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.6–10.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.8–80.7 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.4–69.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.8 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.6–84.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.3–72.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.4–79.9 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%16.9–23.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25–34.4 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.3–23.6 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.4–12.4 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.8–7.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.2–38 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.8–18.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Baker Township
Is Baker Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baker Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Baker Township?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 44.4%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Baker Township?
Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Baker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Baker Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.1%), 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 Baker Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baker 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. 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.