Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Gore Township is healthier than 73%
Gore Township differs from Kansas on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67110, 67146. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gore Township
Gore Township is an older town
29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Gore Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Gore Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gore Township is healthier than 58%. Against the 10,507 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 73%. 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 Gore Township’s likely range; Gore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67110, 67146, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Gore Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gore Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Gore Township’s median household income is $70,078; among the 10,507 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Gore Township adults…
Gore Township runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gore Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gore Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Gore Township
No hospital or community health center in Gore 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 Gore 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Gore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Gore Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Gore 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.
6.2% of Gore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Gore Township and the towns around it
Gore Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Township | B | 38.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Palestine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belle Plaine Township | B | 38.5% | 11.2% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ninnescah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockford Township | B+ | 36.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mulvane | B+ | 37.3% | 10.4% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Oxford Township | C | 40.8% | 14% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Palestine Township and Ninnescah Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Maple Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gore Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gore Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gore Township is better than Kansas on 2 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Gore Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gore Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.5 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.8–18.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%34.3–43.1 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33.3–38.9 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.8–41.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%26.3–31 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%10–13.9 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.8–17.4 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%21–27.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.9–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%33–40.2 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.6–78.8 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%61.2–66.4 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%84–87.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%77–81.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%61.4–68 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%68.5–78.6 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.3–25.2 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%27.7–34.2 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.7–23.8 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5–7.4 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.9–33.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.3–15.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Gore Township
Is Gore Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gore Township is healthier than 58% 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 Gore Township?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 43.1%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gore Township?
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Gore Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gore Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.1%), 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 Gore Township 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 Gore 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.