What's Going Around in Overland Park?

Health data for the Overland Park, Kansas area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Overland Park, Kansas, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Kansas. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are below the safe threshold

  • Your state is below the 95% MMR coverage needed for herd immunity
  • This means your community is more vulnerable if measles is introduced
  • Verify your family's vaccination status and get caught up if needed
  • Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine safety

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Overland Park Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

9.3%
Asthma
3.8%
COPD
8.2%
Diabetes
29.8%
Obesity
7.3%
Cancer
4.2%
Heart Disease
2.1%
Stroke
28.8%
High BP
33.7%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

18.5%
Depression
13.3%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

9.0%
Smoking
18.0%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Inactive
30.5%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

6.3%
Uninsured
78.1%
Annual Checkup
74.6%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Kansas data as the best available indicator for the Overland Park area. The health snapshot above shows Overland Park-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Kansas health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Overland Park, Kansas right now?

Based on Kansas state surveillance data (which covers Overland Park), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Kansas has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Overland Park right now?

Flu activity in Kansas (which includes Overland Park) is currently moderate with 2.3% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Kansas flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Overland Park?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Overland Park residents face these key health challenges: High Cholesterol (33.7%), Sleep Deprived (30.5%), Obesity (29.8%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Overland Park.

Does Overland Park have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Kansas state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Overland Park area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Overland Park-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Overland Park.

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