On CDC estimates, Washington Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Washington Township trails Kansas on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 66762, 66756, 66712, 66743. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Dental care lags in Washington Township
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.2% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Washington Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Washington Township runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Washington Township
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 10.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 66762, 66756, 66712, 66743, 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 Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #123 of 150 in Kansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 51% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Washington Township’s median household income is $65,550; among the 10,032 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. 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.
10.5% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Washington Township
1 community health center in Washington Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Washington 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.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Washington 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.
Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C | 37.8% | 12% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Frontenac | B+ | 34.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Mulberry | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crawford Township | C+ | 37.8% | 13% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Baker Township | C+ | 37.4% | 10.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsburg | C+ | 37.1% | 10.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Mulberry and Lincoln 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18–23.8 | 18% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%31.4–44.1 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.7 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.8–41.3 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34–41.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.9–32 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.7–17.1 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15.2–20.7 | 14% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%24.1–32.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%29.7–40.5 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8–11.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.7–79.7 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.3–62.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.8–84.1 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.1–65.6 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63.9–78.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–25.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.3–39.8 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.7–24.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.9–18.1 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.5–14.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–10 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.2–39.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.9–18.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #123 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 44.1%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.6%), 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.