On CDC estimates, Colwich is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Colwich differs from Kansas on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colwich. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colwich
Binge drinking is the habit Colwich doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Colwich is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Colwich
Colwich runs below Kansas on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.5% vs 11.4%), COPD (5.4% vs 6.7%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 6.4%). 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 Colwich’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Colwich’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colwich is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Colwich’s median household income is $88,295; among the 10,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
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.
Out of every 100 Colwich adults…
Colwich runs below KS on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Colwich
No hospital or community health center in Colwich 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 Colwich; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Colwich adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Colwich adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Colwich runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Colwich 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.
4.4% of Colwich adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Colwich and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwich | A− | 34.8% | 8.5% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colwich adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colwich
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colwich is better than Kansas on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Colwich’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colwich | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%11.9–16.8 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.3–12.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–18.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%31.2–38.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27.1–32.1 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.6–37 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.6–24.9 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9.1–13.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%9.9–15.4 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16.4–22.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.6–21.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%32.7–38.9 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.3–9.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%69.2–75.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%61.2–66.5 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.2–86.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73–78.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.8–69.6 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72.8–81.7 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.6–26.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%29.3–36.3 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.7–25.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.5–11.2 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.8–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5–7.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.3–6.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.1–5.9 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.5–29.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.5–12 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.2–15.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3 | 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 Colwich
Is Colwich a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colwich is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colwich?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colwich?
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa in Wichita, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Colwich’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colwich have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–9.6%), 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 Colwich 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 Colwich.
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.