On CDC estimates, McConnell AFB is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
McConnell AFB differs from Kansas on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McConnell AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McConnell AFB
Mental distress runs high in McConnell AFB
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.2%), vs 16% across Kansas. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.9%, vs 30.9% across Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit McConnell AFB doesn’t win on
23.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in McConnell AFB
McConnell AFB runs below Kansas on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.5% vs 8.1%), heart disease (1.6% vs 6.4%) and arthritis (7.6% vs 25.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%). Conditions ↓
McConnell AFB is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McConnell AFB is healthier than 77%. Against the 10,707 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
McConnell AFB is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Gypsum Township (B). Around town ↓
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 McConnell AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind McConnell AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McConnell AFB is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). McConnell AFB’s median household income is $72,639; among the 10,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
How McConnell AFB adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, McConnell AFB runs above Kansas.
2 in 5 McConnell AFB 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 McConnell AFB adults…
McConnell AFB runs below KS on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of McConnell AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
McConnell AFB and the towns around it
McConnell AFB has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McConnell AFB | A− | 34% | 3.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| Wichita | C+ | 39.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Riverside Township | C | 39.7% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Gypsum Township | B | 36.8% | 10.9% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near McConnell AFB
No hospital or community health center in McConnell AFB 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 McConnell AFB; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of McConnell AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of McConnell AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McConnell AFB adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McConnell AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McConnell AFB is better than Kansas on 11 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside McConnell AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McConnell AFB | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.3–17.1 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%19.6–24.9 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%30.2–37.7 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 16.2%14.4–18 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 18.6%16.6–20.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.5%1.4–1.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.6%1.4–1.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1%0.9–1.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.2–13.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.8–14.3 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.9–22.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.4%20.5–26.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%34.9–41.4 | 34.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%10.1–15.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.1%58.4–65.7 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%56–61.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 67.5%63.3–71.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 42.7%39.4–46.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.5%46.9–54 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%69.9–79.5 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.6–28.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41.9%38–45.8 | 30.9% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.7–31.8 | 21.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.4%14.4–20.7 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9–12.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7–10.6 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23.2–30.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.4–22.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 McConnell AFB
Is McConnell AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McConnell AFB is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McConnell AFB?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 37.7%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McConnell AFB?
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, 3.7 miles in a straight line from McConnell AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in McConnell AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–15.2%), 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 McConnell AFB 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 McConnell AFB.
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.