On CDC estimates, Conway Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Conway Township differs from Kansas on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67031, 67106. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Conway Township
The closest emergency room is Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa in Wichita, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Gracemed Health Clinic is closer (9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Conway 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 Conway Township’s likely range; Conway Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67031, 67106, 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 Conway Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 73% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Conway Township’s median household income is $73,771; among the 10,821 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Conway Township
No hospital or community health center in Conway 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 Conway 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).
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 Conway Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Conway Township adults…
Conway Township runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Conway Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Conway Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Conway 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.
Conway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Township | B | 38% | 10.7% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Springdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Illinois Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Viola Township | — | — | — | — |
Springdale Township, Illinois Township, Eden Township and Viola 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 Conway Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Conway Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Conway Township is better than Kansas on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Conway Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Conway Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.3–19.4 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%31.4–44.7 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.1–12.2 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31–38.5 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.2–42.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.7–31 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.7–14.4 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.6–18 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.7–28.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.8–19.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%31.5–42.5 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.7–8.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–81.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.6–69.1 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.3–87.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.9–70.2 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64.3–78.6 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.7 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25.1–34.3 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.9–23.3 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.1–12.2 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.4–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25–33.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.5–15.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–15.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.6 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 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 Conway Township
Is Conway Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Conway Township?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 44.7%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Conway Township?
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa in Wichita, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Conway Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Conway Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.8%), 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 Conway 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 Conway 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.