Photo: Douglas Kulp · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Council Grove is healthier than 74%
Council Grove differs from Kansas on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Council Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Council Grove
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Council Grove
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Council Grove runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Council Grove
The closest emergency room is Newman Regional Health in Emporia, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Council Grove is short on dental care and mental health care
Council Grove’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Council Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Council Grove is healthier than 46%. Against the 8,326 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Council Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Council Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Council Grove is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Council Grove’s median household income is $57,962; among the 8,326 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Council Grove compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Council Grove adults…
Council Grove runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Council Grove
1 hospital in Council Grove, 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 Council Grove; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Council Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Council Grove adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Council Grove 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.
7.3% of Council Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Council Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove | B− | 36.7% | 12.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Township 2 | — | — | — | — |
Township 2: 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 Council Grove adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Council Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Council Grove is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Council Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Council Grove | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%16.5–23.6 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.1–44.9 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.3–42.8 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.8–42.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.8–34.9 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14–20.7 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.2–18.7 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%24.5–35.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.4–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.6–39.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.3–12.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.4–81.4 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%59.7–66.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.2–87.8 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.3–83.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.2–71.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%67.5–82.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.2–23.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%24.2–34.1 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17–24.3 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9.2–14.9 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8–12.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%5.4–9.4 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%29.3–39.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%13.7–19.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.5–17.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.2–5.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.2–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.7 | 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 Council Grove
Is Council Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Council Grove is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Council Grove?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 44.9%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Council Grove?
Newman Regional Health in Emporia, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Council Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Council Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–12.1%), 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 Council Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Council Grove.
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.