On CDC estimates, Frontenac is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Frontenac differs from Kansas on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frontenac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frontenac
Frontenac is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frontenac is healthier than 73%. Against the 8,576 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Frontenac is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Pittsburg (C+). Around town ↓
Cancer runs high in Frontenac
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Frontenac adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Frontenac’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Frontenac’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frontenac is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #48 of 150 in Kansas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 77% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 62%.
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). Frontenac’s median household income is $58,733; among the 8,576 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Frontenac and the towns around it
Frontenac has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontenac | B+ | 34.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Pittsburg | C+ | 37.1% | 10.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | C | 37.8% | 12% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Baker Township | C+ | 37.4% | 10.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Frontenac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Frontenac adults…
Frontenac runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Frontenac
No hospital or community health center in Frontenac 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 Frontenac; ≈ 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 Frontenac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Frontenac adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Frontenac 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frontenac adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frontenac
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frontenac is better than Kansas on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Frontenac’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frontenac | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.6–19 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.6 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–17.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%27.9–40.4 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.9–39.8 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.8–41.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.4–31.7 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.4–14.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.8–16.4 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.6–28.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.5–19.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27.3–37.7 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.8–9.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.1–81 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63.1–69.5 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.5–88 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.7–82 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.8–68.7 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%67.1–80.8 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.6–23.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.8–38.5 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.6–23 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.5–11.9 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.5–7.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4–6.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%26.7–35.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.7–15.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.6 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 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 Frontenac
Is Frontenac a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frontenac is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #48 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frontenac?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 40.4%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frontenac?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Frontenac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frontenac have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.4%), 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 Frontenac 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 Frontenac.
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.