How healthy is Kent?
Kent differs from Indiana on 7 of 40 measures. It has more adults screened for colon cancer (72.4% vs 66.3%) and more adults treating high blood pressure (81.1% vs 77.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults with arthritis (35.6% vs 28.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kent
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Kent
No hospital or community health center in Kent 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 Kent; ≈ 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 Kent adults…
Kent runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kent adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Kent adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kent runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Kent 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.
8.1% of Kent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kent adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Kent, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Kent
| Measure | Kent | Likely range | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 39% | 34.3–43.8% | 37.8% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% | 37.2–46.4% | 37.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.5% | 29.9–45.6% | 38.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 35.6% | 31.5–39.6% | 28.3% | worse |
| Depression | 29.6% | 25.4–34.3% | 25.1% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.6% | 12.6–18.9% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Asthma | 13.4% | 11.7–15.3% | 11.2% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.3% | 9.1–11.5% | 8.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 11–15.7% | 13% | about the same |
| COPD | 10.1% | 7.7–13.1% | 8.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.2% | 5.2–7.4% | 6.8% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3–4.4% | 3.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3% | 12.7–22% | 15.7% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 14.1% | 11.4–17.1% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.1% | 21.1–33.8% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35% | 28.5–41.6% | 37.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.6% | 79.2–85.6% | 79.7% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 57.3% | 53.4–61.2% | 61.2% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 89% | 86.8–91.1% | 85.8% | better |
| Colon screening | 72.4% | 67.2–76.9% | 66.3% | better |
| Mammogram | 70.4% | 61.5–78.1% | 76.4% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.1% | 78.1–83.7% | 77.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 5.7–11.4% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33.3% | 27.7–39.3% | 32.8% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 21.9% | 17.9–26.3% | 23.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.1% | 16.1–22% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% | 17.4–27.9% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.5% | 13.5–20% | 13.8% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 13.8% | 9.8–19% | 14.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 10.5% | 7.8–13.5% | 11.2% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 7.2% | 5.5–8.7% | 8.4% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 6.7% | 5.2–8.5% | 7.7% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 8.1% | 5.4–11.5% | 8.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2% | 27.6–39.9% | 31.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.3% | 13.5–21.9% | 14.2% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.1% | 12.9–19.9% | 15% | |
| Hearing | 6.6% | 5.6–7.7% | 7.1% | |
| Vision | 4.9% | 3.9–6.3% | 5% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4% | 3–5.3% | 3.7% | |
| Errands alone | 9.4% | 7.3–11.9% | 8.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Kent door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Indiana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Kent better or worse.
CDC publishes Kent directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kent.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.