Photo: United States Census Bureau, modified by User:FUBAR007 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rockford Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Rockford Township differs from Kansas on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 67037, 67110. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockford Township
What’s behind Rockford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockford Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #51 of 150 in Kansas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 47%).
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). Rockford Township’s median household income is $87,432; among the 10,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Rockford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Rockford Township adults…
Rockford 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 Rockford Township
No hospital or community health center in Rockford 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 Rockford 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Rockford Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rockford Township runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Rockford 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.
Rockford Township and the towns around it
Rockford Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Township | B+ | 36.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | B+ | 37.8% | 10.5% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gore Township | B | 38.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Riverside Township | C | 39.7% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Gypsum Township | B | 36.8% | 10.9% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Derby | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rockford Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rockford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rockford Township is better than Kansas on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Rockford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rockford Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.6–18.1 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.8–13.3 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.7–17.9 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%33.3–40.3 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%31.2–36.1 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%34.4–39.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%24–28.1 | 25.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%19.7–24.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%32.3–38.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%72.2–77.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%65–69.7 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.5–86.8 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%76.1–80.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%63.6–69.6 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%70.1–79.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.9–25.6 | 20.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%28.8–34.7 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19.3–24.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25.5–30.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11.1–14 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12–14.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.4–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Rockford Township
Is Rockford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockford Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #51 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rockford Township?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 40.3%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rockford Township?
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Rockford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rockford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–8.9%), 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 Rockford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockford 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.