Photo: JonHarder · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Newton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
North Newton differs from Kansas on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Newton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Newton
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in North Newton
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, North Newton runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Newton, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 North Newton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind North Newton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Newton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). North Newton’s median household income is $87,402; among the 10,213 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Newton adults…
North Newton runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Newton is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Newton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Newton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near North Newton
No hospital or community health center in North Newton 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 North Newton; ≈ 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How North Newton adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 North Newton 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% of North Newton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
North Newton and the towns around it
North Newton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton | B | 32.7% | 13.5% | 11% | CDC place |
| Newton Township | B− | 37.5% | 12.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Newton | B− | 38% | 12.7% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Newton adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Newton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Newton is better than Kansas on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside North Newton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Newton | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%15.5–24.1 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.3–16.3 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.5–17 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%26.9–38.9 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.3–43 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.1–44.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.3–34.9 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.2–11.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%6.6–11 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%3.7–5.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.5–11.3 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.7–13.6 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%24.5–36.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.7–15.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%26.8–36.8 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.7–12.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.1–83.8 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.6–71 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.4–87.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84%82–85.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.2–75.6 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.1–80.5 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16–22.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%25.7–35.2 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%16.9–24.2 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%8.4–14.2 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.4–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.1–7.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.3–7.8 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%31.1–42.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%14.7–22.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%11.8–17.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.8%10–13.7 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.4–7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.2–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.2–5.1 | 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 North Newton
Is North Newton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Newton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Newton?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 38.9%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Newton?
NMC Health in Newton, 3.9 miles in a straight line from North Newton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Newton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–12.1%), 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 North Newton 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 North Newton.
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.