On CDC estimates, Garden Plain is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Garden Plain differs from Kansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garden Plain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garden Plain
Fewer Garden Plain 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 ↓
Garden Plain is an active town
Only 21.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Garden Plain is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
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 Garden Plain’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Garden Plain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Garden Plain is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 51%.
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). Garden Plain’s median household income is $85,455; among the 10,359 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Garden Plain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
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 Garden Plain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Garden Plain adults…
Garden Plain runs above KS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Garden Plain residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Garden Plain
No hospital or community health center in Garden Plain 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 Garden Plain; ≈ 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).
How Garden Plain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Garden Plain runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Garden Plain 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.
Garden Plain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Plain | A− | 36% | 10.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Garden Plain adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Garden Plain
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Garden Plain is better than Kansas on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Garden Plain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Garden Plain | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.1–18.2 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10–13.3 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%32.2–39.9 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.5–35.9 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%34–39.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.6–28.3 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.2–7.6 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.5–13.6 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.1–15.7 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.9–24.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.8–19.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%30.4–36.5 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.2–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.6–77.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%68–72.9 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%82.9–87.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.2–81.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.8–71.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%67.1–77.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.9–26.3 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%28–34.8 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.9–23.9 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.3–11.9 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.5–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%3.8–6.9 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24–30.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.4–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%10.9–15.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.6 | 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 Garden Plain
Is Garden Plain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Garden Plain is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Garden Plain?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 39.9%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Garden Plain?
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa in Wichita, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Garden Plain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Garden Plain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.9%), 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 Garden Plain 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 Garden Plain.
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.