Polecat Creek Bridge · Photo: Art davis · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richland Township is healthier than 40%
Richland Township differs from Kansas on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67039, 67133. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Richland Township’s lead shrinks
Richland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 5,890 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Richland Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Richland Township is an active town
Only 21.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Richland Township is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Richland Township’s likely range; Richland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67039, 67133, 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 Richland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #50 of 150 in Kansas. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Richland Township’s median household income is $118,945; among the 5,890 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 40%, 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.
4.8% of Richland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Richland 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.
Richland Township and the towns around it
Richland Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | B+ | 37.8% | 10.5% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | A− | 37.3% | 9.9% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Douglass Township | B+ | 38.5% | 11.1% | 14.1% | ZIP 67039 |
| Rose Hill | A− | 36.5% | 8.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Rockford Township | B+ | 36.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Maple Township | — | — | — | — |
Maple Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richland Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland Township is better than Kansas on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Richland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richland Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.3–17.9 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%32.9–43.2 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–12 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.4–38.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.4–41.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.9–30.7 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.3–15.9 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.2–25 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.8–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.4–40.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.8–80.9 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%65.9–71.8 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.6 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.6–81.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.5–69.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%64–77.3 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.4–24.2 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%27.2–34.7 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.2–22.6 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.5–32.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Richland Township
Is Richland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #50 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 Richland Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 43.2%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Richland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8%), 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 Richland 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 Richland 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.