Where Attica residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Attica, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Attica. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Attica
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Attica
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), about twice the Kansas rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Attica runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Attica
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
More Attica adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), 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 Attica’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Attica adults…
Attica runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Attica adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Attica
No hospital or community health center in Attica 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 Attica; ≈ 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).
How Attica adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Attica 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.
11.8% of Attica adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Attica 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 Attica adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Attica
Why doesn’t Attica have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Attica.
What hospital is closest to Attica?
Hospital District #6 Patterson Health Center in Anthony, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Attica’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Attica.
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.