Photo: Kaethesson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cherryvale is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Cherryvale trails Kansas on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cherryvale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherryvale
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cherryvale
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Cherryvale runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cherryvale
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cherryvale
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (9.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 13.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% 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 Cherryvale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Cherryvale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherryvale is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Cherryvale’s median household income is $50,288; among the 5,890 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Cherryvale adults…
Cherryvale runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherryvale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
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 Cherryvale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Cherryvale
No hospital or community health center in Cherryvale 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 Cherryvale; ≈ 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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How Cherryvale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cherryvale runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Cherryvale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Cherryvale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale | D | 41.3% | 14.8% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cherryvale adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cherryvale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cherryvale is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Cherryvale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cherryvale | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%21.5–29.1 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.6–19.1 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.9–21.8 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%34.3–48.6 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.8–17 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.5–45.9 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.5–44.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.5–36.5 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.7–13.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.5%24.1–33.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.4–25.7 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%27.6–38.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–18 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%32.9–44.9 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.4–14.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.4–79.5 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%51.6–59.2 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.7–84.4 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.3–82.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%54.4–64.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%62–77.6 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20–27.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28–37.5 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.4–26.2 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%15.7–22.7 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12–16.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10–13.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%10.8–16.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%34.6–44.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17–22.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.2–21.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 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 Cherryvale
Is Cherryvale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherryvale is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cherryvale?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 48.6%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cherryvale?
Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Cherryvale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cherryvale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.8%), 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 Cherryvale 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 Cherryvale.
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.