Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Erie is healthier than 97%
Erie differs from Kansas on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Erie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Erie
Cancer and heart disease run high in Erie
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Erie runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Erie is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Erie is healthier than 57%. Against the 1,554 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 97%. 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 Erie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Erie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Erie is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Erie’s median household income is $36,667; among the 1,554 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Erie adults…
Erie runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Erie
No hospital or community health center in Erie 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 Erie; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Erie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Erie adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Erie 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.
6.3% of Erie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Erie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | B | 37.5% | 12% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Erie adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Erie
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Erie is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Erie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Erie | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15–21.5 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%30.3–44.9 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.2–13.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%32.9–41.3 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.2–42.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%25.9–32.7 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.6–9.6 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.5–17.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.7–17.6 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.2–31.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.7–18.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%27.3–39.5 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.4–10.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.9–80.8 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%61.9–69.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83–87.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–82.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.8–71.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67–82.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17–23.7 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%24.3–34.2 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.9–24 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%8.6–13.7 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%7.7–11.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6–8.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%4.8–8 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.5–36.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.6–10 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 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 Erie
Is Erie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Erie is healthier than 57% 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 Erie?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 44.9%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Erie?
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Erie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Erie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.4%), 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 Erie 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 Erie.
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.