On CDC estimates, Fargo Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Fargo Township differs from Kansas on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67901, 67859. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fargo Township
1 in 5 working-age adults in Fargo Township has no health insurance
20.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Fargo Township
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fargo Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 13% across Kansas. Housing insecurity (17.5% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Fargo Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fargo Township is healthier than 33%. Against the 9,290 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Fargo Township’s likely range; Fargo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67901, 67859, 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 Fargo Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fargo Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Fargo Township’s median household income is $61,447; among the 9,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Fargo Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fargo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Fargo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Fargo Township adults…
Fargo Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fargo Township
No hospital or community health center in Fargo 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 Fargo 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
64 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Fargo Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fargo Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Fargo 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.
Fargo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Township | C | 41.2% | 12.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Liberal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cimarron Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seward Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberal Township, Cimarron Township and Seward 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 Fargo Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fargo Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fargo Township is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Fargo Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fargo Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20.3–26.3 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–18.8 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%33.7–49 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.2–35.8 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.4–39.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%19.9–25.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%17.2–23.6 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.9–17.4 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.9%29.1–38.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32.3–45 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.3%17.3–23.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.3–77.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51.5–58.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%79–83.6 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.4–78.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%50.2–60 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%62.4–77.7 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.9–22 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.2–39.3 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.7–29.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%17.4–23.5 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.1–20 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.7–11.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9–12.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.5–38.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–19 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Fargo Township
Is Fargo Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fargo Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fargo Township?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 49%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fargo Township?
Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Fargo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fargo Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.3–23.7%), 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 Fargo 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 Fargo 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.