On CDC estimates, Marion Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Marion Township trails Kansas on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66779, 66716, 66769, 66755. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion Township
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Marion Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Marion Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Marion Township
The closest emergency room is Girard Medical Center in Girard, 23.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is closer (15.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Marion Township’s likely range; Marion Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66779, 66716, 66769, 66755, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Marion Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Marion Township’s median household income is $70,714; among the 10,570 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Marion Township adults…
Marion Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Marion Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Marion Township
No hospital or community health center in Marion 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 Marion 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Marion Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Marion 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.
7.4% of Marion Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Marion Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | B− | 35.8% | 11.7% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Elsmore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marmaton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mill Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marmaton Township | — | — | — | — |
Elsmore Township, Walnut Township, Marmaton Township, Franklin Township, Mill Creek Township and Marmaton 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 Marion Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marion Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marion Township is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Marion Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marion Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.3–22 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%28.8–43 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.7–40.7 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.1–42.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.7–33.4 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.9–13.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.7–19.1 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.3–33.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.1–43.7 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.7–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.1–81.1 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.6–68.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.8–86.8 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.3–70.9 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.4–81 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.8–25.5 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.7–35.3 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.7–24.4 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.9–14.6 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.6–12.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6–9.1 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.6–37.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13–17.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.3–17.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Marion Township
Is Marion Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marion Township?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 43%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion Township?
Girard Medical Center in Girard, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Marion Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marion Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.2%), 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 Marion Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion 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.