Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Baker Township is healthier than 13%
Baker Township differs from Kansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66762, 66781. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker Township
Making ends meet is harder in Baker Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.2%), vs 13% across Kansas. No reliable transportation (10.6% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 13% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Baker Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.6%), vs 16% across Kansas. Loneliness is above the state too: 36.7%, vs 30.9% across Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Baker Township trails towns with similar incomes
Baker Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, and only 13% of the 8,681 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$124K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 codes 66762, 66781, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Baker Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baker Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #108 of 150 in Kansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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 $99,449; among the 8,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$124K), it’s healthier than 13%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Baker Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Baker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
How Baker Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baker Township runs above Kansas.
4 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.
Out of every 100 Baker Township adults…
Baker Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baker Township
No hospital or community health center in Baker 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 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.
5.7 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.
Baker Township and the towns around it
Baker Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 | C+ | 37.4% | 10.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsburg | C+ | 37.1% | 10.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Sheridan Township | C | 38.3% | 12.6% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | C | 37.8% | 12% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Frontenac | B+ | 34.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Opolis | — | — | — | — |
Pleasant View Township and Opolis: 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%). Thinking or memory 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 1 and worse on 14; 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 | 21%18.3–23.6 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–21.8 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%31.2–43.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.3–37.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.1–38.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.3–27.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–8.9 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.1–18.7 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.8–19.4 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.1–32.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.9–40.5 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.7–78 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.4–61.2 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.8%75.4–80 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.9–76.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.1–64.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%63.7–78.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.2–26.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%32.1–41.5 | 30.9% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.2–24.3 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%12.2–16.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.4–12 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%11.2–15 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.9%31.8–40 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.7 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Baker Township
Is Baker Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baker Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #108 of 150 in Kansas. 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 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 43.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Baker Township?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Baker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Baker Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–12.5%), 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 D to B+.
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.