Cottonwood River Bridge · Photo: Jstropes1990 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Falls Township is healthier than 72%
Falls Township trails Kansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66845, 66850. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falls Township
Falls Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Falls Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Falls Township
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Falls Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Falls Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Falls Township runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Falls Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Falls Township is healthier than 37%. Against the 6,317 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 72%. 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 Falls Township’s likely range; Falls Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66845, 66850, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Falls Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falls Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Falls Township’s median household income is $51,542; among the 6,317 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Falls Township
No hospital or community health center in Falls 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 Falls 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Falls Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Falls Township adults…
Falls Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Falls Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Falls Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Falls Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Falls 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Falls Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Township | C+ | 38.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bazaar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Toledo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Diamond Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Strong Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Bazaar Township, Toledo Township, Diamond Creek Township, Strong Township and Cottonwood 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 Falls Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Falls Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Falls Township is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Falls Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Falls Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%30.6–47.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.1–42.9 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34–42.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.4–33.4 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.4–10.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–18 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.4–19.3 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.6–34.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.4–18.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%28.1–41.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%9.9–15.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.4–80.6 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55–62.5 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.6–85.9 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.4–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.4–67.6 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63.2–78.9 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.1–23.6 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%24.4–34.6 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.3–24.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12–17.7 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.8–14.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.3–11.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30–39.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.4–19.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Falls Township
Is Falls Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falls Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 Falls Township?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 47.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Falls Township?
Newman Regional Health in Emporia, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Falls Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Falls Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–15.1%), 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 Falls Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falls 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.