Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Edgerton is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Edgerton differs from Kansas on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgerton
Binge drinking is the habit Edgerton doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Edgerton
Edgerton runs below Kansas on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.8% vs 6.4%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.2%) and diabetes (9.1% vs 11.4%). 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 Edgerton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Edgerton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgerton is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 54%.
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). Edgerton’s median household income is $84,838; among the 10,405 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Edgerton adults…
Edgerton runs below KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edgerton
No hospital or community health center in Edgerton 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 Edgerton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Edgerton adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Edgerton 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.
5.4% of Edgerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Edgerton and the towns around it
Edgerton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | A− | 34.3% | 9.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| McCamish Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gardner Township | A− | 34.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gardner | A− | 34.9% | 8.9% | 14.2% | CDC place |
McCamish 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 Edgerton adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edgerton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edgerton is better than Kansas on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Edgerton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edgerton | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%12.3–16.8 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.5 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%30.6–38 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.2–33.4 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.9–38.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.7–23.8 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.2 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%11.5–17.2 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.9–25.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.2–22 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31.3–38 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.8–10.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%73.2–78.5 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.6–69.2 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.3–86.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.8–75.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%61.1–68 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%70.1–80.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.6–23.5 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27.3–33.9 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.9–22.4 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8–12.4 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.4–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.1–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.1–6.9 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.2–31.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.8–12 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.2 | 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 Edgerton
Is Edgerton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgerton is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edgerton?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 38%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edgerton?
University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital in Olathe, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Edgerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edgerton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.7%), 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 Edgerton 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 Edgerton.
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.