Photo: Leanne Watts · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Oxford Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Oxford Township differs from Kansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67119, 67152. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxford Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oxford Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Oxford Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oxford Township, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Oxford Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Oxford Township’s likely range; Oxford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67119, 67152, 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 Oxford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxford Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Oxford Township’s median household income is $63,750; among the 9,686 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Oxford Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Oxford Township adults…
Oxford Township runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oxford Township
No hospital or community health center in Oxford 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 Oxford 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).
How Oxford Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Oxford 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.
8.3% of Oxford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Oxford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township | C | 40.8% | 14% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Palestine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vernon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valverde Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gore Township | B | 38.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ninnescah Township | — | — | — | — |
Palestine Township, Vernon Township, Valverde Township, Avon Township and Ninnescah 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 Oxford Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oxford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oxford Township is better than Kansas on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Oxford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oxford Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18–24 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–17 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%34.4–47.2 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.2–16 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.1–44.9 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.9–46 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.9–36.5 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.8–17.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.6–20.2 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.6–33.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.9–43.7 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.9–82.7 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.8–63.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.4–88 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%78.8–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.7–68.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63–77.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.2–24.3 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%25–33.4 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.2–23.3 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.7–15.3 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.8–12.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.8–10.2 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.1–38.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.5–20.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–17 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9–11.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.9–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Oxford Township
Is Oxford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxford Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oxford Township?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 47.2%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oxford Township?
William Newton Hospital in Winfield, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Oxford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oxford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 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 Oxford 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 Oxford 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.