On CDC estimates, Soldier Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Soldier Township differs from Kansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66617, 66618, 66512. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Soldier Township
Soldier Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80% vs 76.6%) and dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.9%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Soldier Township’s lead shrinks
Soldier Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 8,608 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Soldier Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Soldier Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Soldier Township’s likely range; Soldier Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66617, 66618, 66512, 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 Soldier Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Soldier Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #64 of 150 in Kansas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Soldier Township’s median household income is $99,994; among the 8,608 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Soldier Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Soldier Township adults…
Soldier Township runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Soldier Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Soldier Township
No hospital or community health center in Soldier 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 Soldier 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Soldier Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Soldier 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.
Soldier Township and the towns around it
Soldier Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Township | B+ | 36.4% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Topeka | C | 39.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Menoken Township | A− | 35.3% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Kaw Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Tecumseh Township | B | 36.8% | 12.2% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Topeka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Creek Township | B+ | 35% | 11.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Topeka 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 Soldier Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Soldier Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Soldier Township is better than Kansas on 11 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Soldier Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Soldier Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.7–40.2 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.9–41.5 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%39.3–45.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.5–31.3 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.8–11.2 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.5–16.6 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.2–26 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%30.2–36.8 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6–8.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.6–82.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.9–73.8 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.4–89.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.3–82 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%69–75.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.7–83.6 | 74.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.5–25.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%26.4–32.6 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.9–21.8 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.6–11.8 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.7–6.7 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%27.7–33.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Soldier Township
Is Soldier Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Soldier Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #64 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Soldier Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 40.2%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Soldier Township?
University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus in Topeka, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Soldier Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Soldier Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.4%), 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 Soldier 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 Soldier 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.