Photo: Skrunyon · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pittsburg is healthier than 85%
Pittsburg differs from Kansas on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pittsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsburg
Making ends meet is harder in Pittsburg
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 13% across Kansas. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 14.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Pittsburg
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.4%), vs 16% across Kansas. Loneliness is above the state too: 37.9%, vs 30.9% across Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Pittsburg
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Pittsburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pittsburg is healthier than 36%. Against the 3,462 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
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 Pittsburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Pittsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsburg is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #109 of 150 in Kansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Pittsburg’s median household income is $43,419; among the 3,462 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Pittsburg compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Pittsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
How Pittsburg adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pittsburg runs above Kansas.
2 in 5 Pittsburg 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pittsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Pittsburg adults…
Pittsburg runs below KS on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Pittsburg residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Pittsburg
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Pittsburg, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pittsburg; ≈ 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.
7.8 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Pittsburg and the towns around it
Pittsburg’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | C+ | 37.1% | 10.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Baker Township | C+ | 37.4% | 10.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Frontenac | B+ | 34.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | C | 37.8% | 12% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pittsburg adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pittsburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pittsburg is better than Kansas on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Pittsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pittsburg | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.6–24 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–22.7 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.8–43.2 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9–11.6 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.8–35.6 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.5–36.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.7–25.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.6–19.6 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.9–19.5 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.4–32.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14–20.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30–40.9 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%10–13.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.6–77.1 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%53.4–60.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.7%73–78.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.9–74.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%53.3–62.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%62.6–77.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%33.1–42.9 | 30.9% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.4–24.8 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%17.1–22.7 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.1–17.2 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.2–13 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.3–16.6 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32–40.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.4–16 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.8–22.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Pittsburg
Is Pittsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsburg is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #109 of 150 in Kansas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsburg?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 43.2%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pittsburg?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Pittsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pittsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.3%), 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg.
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.