Where Andale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Andale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Andale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Andale
Binge drinking is the habit Andale doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Andale
Andale runs below Kansas on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.1% vs 11.4%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.4%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Kansas 17%). Conditions ↓
Andale is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Andale’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Andale adults…
Andale runs below KS on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Andale residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Andale
No hospital or community health center in Andale 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 Andale; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Andale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Andale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Andale runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Andale 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.
4.4% of Andale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Andale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Andale adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Andale
Why doesn’t Andale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Andale.
What hospital is closest to Andale?
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa in Wichita, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Andale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Andale.
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.