Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ozawkie Township is healthier than 44%
Ozawkie Township differs from Kansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66070, 66088, 66066, 66512. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ozawkie Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Ozawkie Township’s lead shrinks
Ozawkie Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 8,708 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$124K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Ozawkie Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ozawkie Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ozawkie Township’s likely range; Ozawkie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66070, 66088, 66066, 66512, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Ozawkie Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ozawkie Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Ozawkie Township’s median household income is $99,327; among the 8,708 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Ozawkie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Ozawkie Township adults…
Ozawkie Township runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ozawkie Township
No hospital or community health center in Ozawkie 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 Ozawkie Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ozawkie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Ozawkie Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Ozawkie 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.
Ozawkie Township and the towns around it
Ozawkie Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozawkie Township | B | 35.5% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fairview Township | B | 35.3% | 11.4% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Oskaloosa Township | B | 35.2% | 11.4% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Rock Creek Township | B+ | 35% | 11.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Delaware Township | B | 35.6% | 11.5% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ozawkie Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ozawkie Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ozawkie Township is better than Kansas on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Ozawkie Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ozawkie Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.1–20.3 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.9 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%28.7–43 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32–40.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.6–42.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26–32.8 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9–13.5 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.9–17.9 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.4–30 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.9–20 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%27.5–39.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.5–82.1 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.1–69.8 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.9–88.4 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–83.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.4–69.9 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66–80.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.5 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.6–35.1 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.3–23.7 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.2–12 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.6–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.5–36 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.6 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Ozawkie Township
Is Ozawkie Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ozawkie Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ozawkie Township?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 43%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ozawkie Township?
F W Huston Medical Center in Winchester, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Ozawkie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ozawkie Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.8%), 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 Ozawkie Township 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 Ozawkie 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.