How healthy is Wilson?
Wilson differs from Kansas on 19 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing housing insecurity (7.8% vs 11.2%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (5.8% vs 8.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (13.4% vs 8.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wilson is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, copd and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wilson as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Wilson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson does better than Kansas.
1 in 3 Wilson 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilson adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 833 people are less certain, so we show Wilson's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Wilson
| Measure | Wilson | Likely range | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 44.5% | 39.8–49.2% | 34.4% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41.8% | 37–46.4% | 36.7% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.5% | 29.3–46% | 36.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 36.7% | 32.7–40.7% | 25.5% | worse |
| Depression | 18.4% | 15.4–21.6% | 20.8% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 17.7% | 14.4–21% | 11.3% | worse |
| Asthma | 9.6% | 8.4–11% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 13.4% | 11.9–14.9% | 8.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.1–16.7% | 11.4% | worse |
| COPD | 9.5% | 7.6–11.6% | 6.7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 10.5% | 9–12.2% | 6.4% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.9% | 4.1–5.8% | 3.2% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7% | 11.1–16.7% | 14% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 12.4% | 10.1–14.9% | 16.3% | better |
| Get no exercise | 30.7% | 24.7–36.9% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4% | 25–37.6% | 34.3% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 81.4% | 78.1–84.4% | 76.6% | better |
| Dentist visit | 62.1% | 58.1–65.6% | 64.9% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 88.6% | 86.7–90.3% | 84.1% | better |
| Colon screening | 67.8% | 62.2–72.6% | 63.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72% | 63–78.9% | 74.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 85.4% | 83–87.4% | 77.6% | better |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 6.6–11.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 28.7% | 23.8–34.3% | 30.9% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.1% | 16.5–23.9% | 21.1% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14% | 12.1–15.9% | 16% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 20.6% | 16.8–24.6% | 18% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.8% | 12.6–17.2% | 12.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.8% | 7.7–12.4% | 13% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 7.8% | 6.3–9.5% | 11.2% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.8% | 4.8–6.8% | 8.2% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.5% | 4.6–6.5% | 7.1% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 5.5% | 4.2–7.1% | 7.4% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8% | 32.4–43.1% | 30.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19.4% | 15.9–23.3% | 13.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.5% | 11.5–15.8% | 14.4% | |
| Hearing | 12.4% | 10.7–14.2% | 7.4% | |
| Vision | 5.2% | 4.3–6.3% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.1% | 3.4–5% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8.8% | 7.2–10.7% | 7.7% | |
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 Wilson door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Kansas figure falls inside it, we don’t call Wilson better or worse.
CDC publishes Wilson directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.