Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kingman is healthier than 67%
Kingman differs from Kansas on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingman
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Kingman
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Kingman runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kingman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kingman, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kingman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kingman is healthier than 29%. Against the 5,290 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 67%. 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 Kingman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Kingman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingman is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #126 of 150 in Kansas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Kingman’s median household income is $48,750; among the 5,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Kingman compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Kingman adults…
Kingman runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Kingman
1 hospital in Kingman, 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 Kingman; ≈ 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 Kingman adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Kingman 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.
8.2% of Kingman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Kingman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman | C | 39.9% | 13% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Ninnescah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Township | — | — | — | — |
Ninnescah Township and White 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 Kingman adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kingman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kingman is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Kingman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kingman | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%17.8–25.3 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.7–17 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%31.8–48 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11–14.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%34.5–43.3 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.1–43 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.3–34.5 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.8–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.7–11.1 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.3–20.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.1–20.7 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%25.3–36.4 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.3–42.1 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%7.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.5–80.7 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57–64.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%81.8–86.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–82.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%56.1–66.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66%56.2–75.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.2–25.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%25.9–36.1 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.3–25.6 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%10.5–16.7 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9–13 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.2–8.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.3–10.4 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31–41.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.5–20.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.4–10.9 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 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 Kingman
Is Kingman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingman is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #126 of 150 in Kansas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kingman?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 48%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kingman?
Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Kingman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kingman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.6%), 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 Kingman 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 Kingman.
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.