On CDC estimates, Reno Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Reno Township trails Kansas on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67501, 67502, 67505. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reno Township
Making ends meet is harder in Reno Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (9.1% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Reno Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Reno Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 45.5% of adults have obesity, vs 36.5% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Reno Township runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%), and COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Reno Township’s likely range; Reno Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67501, 67502, 67505, 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 Reno Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #135 of 150 in Kansas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 49% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Reno Township’s median household income is $59,505; among the 8,781 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Reno Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reno Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Reno Township adults…
Reno Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Reno Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Reno Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Reno Township
No hospital or community health center in Reno 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 Reno 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
5.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Reno Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Reno 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.
Reno Township and the towns around it
Reno Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Township | C− | 45.5% | 13.5% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hutchinson | C | 44.8% | 13.4% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Grant Township | C+ | 43.2% | 13.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Yoder Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salt Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Medora Township | B− | 41.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | C | 44.9% | 13.2% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Yoder Township, Lincoln Township and Salt Creek 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 Reno Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reno Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reno Township is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Reno Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reno Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.5–24.5 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.5%40–50.7 | 36.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.5–38.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.3–39.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.7–31.1 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.4–19.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.5–21.1 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%27.6–35.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.1–44.3 | 34.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.1–80.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%54.2–60.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.5–84.4 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.3–80.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56.6–65.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.9–78.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.8–25.7 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26–33.9 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.7–25.8 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.4–16 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.8–13 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.8–39.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.8–18.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.4–19 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.6–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Reno Township
Is Reno Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #135 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reno Township?
CDC estimates 45.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 40% and 50.7%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reno Township?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Reno Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reno Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.5%), 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 Reno 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 Reno 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.