On CDC estimates, Ridgeway Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Ridgeway Township differs from Kansas on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66414, 66537, 66546, 66524. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeway Township
What’s behind Ridgeway Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeway Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Ridgeway Township’s median household income is $80,547; among the 10,722 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ridgeway Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8% (U.S. 11%); worried about keeping housing, 9.5% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Ridgeway Township adults…
Ridgeway Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ridgeway Township
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgeway Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Ridgeway Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Ridgeway Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Ridgeway Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Ridgeway Township and the towns around it
Ridgeway Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Township | B− | 41.1% | 12% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Township | B | 38.6% | 12.1% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Scranton Township | C+ | 42.1% | 12.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Williamsport Township | A− | 35.7% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wakarusa | — | — | — | — |
Fairfax Township and Wakarusa: 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 Ridgeway Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgeway Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgeway Township is better than Kansas on 2 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Ridgeway Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgeway Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.3–21.4 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.7–15.2 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%33.8–48.2 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.2–42.5 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.7–44.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.3–34.1 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 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 | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.8 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.7–18.7 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.6–31.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–18.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%24.9–36 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.5–81.2 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%63.9–70.6 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84–87.7 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.2–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63.3–72.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.9–79.3 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.3–33.1 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.5–24.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%9.3–13.4 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.1–37.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13–17.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Ridgeway Township
Is Ridgeway Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeway Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgeway Township?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 48.2%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeway Township?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Ridgeway Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgeway Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.6%), 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 Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway 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.