Photo: Kswx29 · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tecumseh Township is healthier than 37%
Tecumseh Township differs from Kansas on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66542, 66605, 66616, 66607. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tecumseh Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Tecumseh Township’s lead shrinks
Tecumseh Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 7,156 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Tecumseh Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 42.8% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 36.7% across Kansas. In all, Tecumseh Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tecumseh Township, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tecumseh Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.6% vs 76.6%) and dentist visits (69.4% vs 64.9%). 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 Tecumseh Township’s likely range; Tecumseh Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66542, 66605, 66616, 66607, 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 Tecumseh Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tecumseh Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #69 of 150 in Kansas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Tecumseh Township’s median household income is $109,856; among the 7,156 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tecumseh Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Tecumseh Township adults…
Tecumseh Township runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tecumseh Township
No hospital or community health center in Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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.
8.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tecumseh Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Tecumseh 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.
6.9% of Tecumseh Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Tecumseh Township and the towns around it
Tecumseh Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Township | B | 36.8% | 12.2% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Topeka | C | 39.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Kaw Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lecompton Township | A− | 32% | 10.6% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Topeka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Soldier Township | B+ | 36.4% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Monmouth Township | A− | 35% | 11.3% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Kanwaka Township | A | 31.3% | 9.5% | 11% | 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 Tecumseh Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tecumseh Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tecumseh Township is better than Kansas on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Tecumseh Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tecumseh Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16.2–20.6 | 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) | 14.5%12.9–16.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%33.1–40.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%36.8–42.5 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%39.8–45.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.4–31.3 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.1–8 | 6.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.9–14 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.9–16.3 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.9–27 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%31.3–37.9 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.1–9.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.3–82.9 | 76.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.9–71.9 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.8–82.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.9–75.2 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%74.8–83.7 | 74.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.7–24.7 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%26.5–32.8 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%17.2–22.3 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10.2–13.8 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2%28.1–34.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Tecumseh Township
Is Tecumseh Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tecumseh Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #69 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 Tecumseh Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 40.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tecumseh Township?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Tecumseh Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tecumseh Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.9%), 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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.