Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Independence Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Independence Township differs from Kansas on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67301. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Independence Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Independence Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Independence Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Independence Township has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, 11.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Independence Township’s likely range; Independence Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67301, 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 Independence Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independence Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Independence Township’s median household income is $76,306; among the 10,818 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Independence Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Independence Township adults…
Independence Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Independence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Independence Township
1 community health center in Independence Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Independence 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.
5.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Independence Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Independence 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.
8.9% of Independence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Independence Township and the towns around it
Independence Township has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Township | C+ | 37.9% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP 67301 |
| Independence | C+ | 38.1% | 12.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Drum Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rutland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fawn Creek Township | C− | 39.7% | 14.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sycamore Township | — | — | — | — |
Drum Creek Township, Liberty Township and Rutland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Sycamore Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Independence Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Independence Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Independence Township is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Independence Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Independence Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–16 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–18.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%31.4–45 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.4–14.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.4–43.4 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.8–43.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.9–34.4 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.7–17.2 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.2–32 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.7–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%31.2–43 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–11.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.9–80.5 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.9–64 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.4 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.9–82.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.1–67.1 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%61.5–77.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.3–24.7 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.3–36.3 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.6–25 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.4–16.6 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10–13.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7–8.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.7–10.5 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.2–38.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 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 Independence Township
Is Independence Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independence Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Independence Township?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 45%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Independence Township?
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Independence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Independence Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.1%), 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 Independence 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 Independence 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.