On CDC estimates, Valley Brook Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Valley Brook Township differs from Kansas on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66451, 66528, 66523. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Brook Township
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Valley Brook Township
The closest emergency room is Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 28.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Partnership Clinic is closer (21.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Valley Brook Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Valley Brook Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Valley Brook Township’s likely range; Valley Brook Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66451, 66528, 66523, 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 Valley Brook Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Brook Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Valley Brook Township’s median household income is $76,678; among the 10,822 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where Valley Brook Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.9% (U.S. 11%).
Care in and near Valley Brook Township
No hospital or community health center in Valley Brook 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 Valley Brook 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).
Out of every 100 Valley Brook Township adults…
Valley Brook Township runs above KS on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Brook Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Valley Brook Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Valley Brook 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.
6.7% of Valley Brook Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Valley Brook Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook Township | B− | 41.4% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Agency Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Junction Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Melvern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Olivet Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Superior Township | — | — | — | — |
Agency Township, Fairfax Township, Melvern Township, Olivet Township and Superior 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 Valley Brook Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valley Brook Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valley Brook Township is better than Kansas on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Valley Brook Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valley Brook Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.1 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.7 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%33.9–48.7 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10–13.5 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.4–41.7 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.7–43.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.7–33.5 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.6–15.7 | 11.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.4–18.9 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.3–31.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%25.1–36.8 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.3–9.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.1–80.9 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%60.7–67.9 | 64.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–87.1 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.8–82 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.1–71.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65.7–80.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.2–25.1 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%24–33.5 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.3–23.9 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.3–13.8 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.4–8.2 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%28.7–37.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.6–17 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 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 Valley Brook Township
Is Valley Brook Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Brook Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Valley Brook Township?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 48.7%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valley Brook Township?
Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Valley Brook Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valley Brook Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.8%), 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 Valley Brook 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 Valley Brook 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.