Photo: United States Census Bureau, modified by User:FUBAR007 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Riverside Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Riverside Township differs from Kansas on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67037, 67210, 67216, 67060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverside Township
More Riverside Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (26.2%), vs 21.1% across Kansas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 16% across Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Riverside Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.5%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (16.4% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 13.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Riverside Township scores healthier
All seven graded neighbors are ahead of Riverside Township’s C, from Wichita (C+) to McConnell AFB (A−). Around town ↓
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 Riverside Township’s likely range; Riverside Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 67037, 67210, 67216, 67060, 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 Riverside Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #132 of 150 in Kansas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 51% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Riverside Township’s median household income is $66,669; among the 10,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Riverside Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
How Riverside Township adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Riverside Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Riverside 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Riverside Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Riverside Township and the towns around it
Riverside Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Township | C | 39.7% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wichita | C+ | 39.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| McConnell AFB | A− | 34% | 3.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| Gypsum Township | B | 36.8% | 10.9% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Derby | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 13% | CDC place |
| Rockford Township | B+ | 36.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Waco Township | — | — | — | — |
Waco Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Riverside Township adults…
Riverside Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riverside Township
No hospital or community health center in Riverside 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 Riverside 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverside Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverside Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverside Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverside Township is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Riverside Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverside Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%20.7–25.2 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.7–15.7 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.9–20.7 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%36.1–43.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.3–14 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.9–37 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.3–38.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.5 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.3–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%13.1–17.8 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%16–20.2 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%26.3–32.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.8–18.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%35.1–41.6 | 34.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%12–15.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%69.2–74.9 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%56.2–61.5 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.2%78.1–82.1 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.2–78 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%56.8–63.5 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%65–75.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21.3–26.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%32.2–38.7 | 30.9% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.4–29 | 21.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.5%18.3–22.7 | 13% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%11–13.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11.8–15.2 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%30.5–36.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.8–19.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 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 Riverside Township
Is Riverside Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #132 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riverside Township?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 43.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverside Township?
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Riverside Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverside Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–15.5%), 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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.