Where Bassett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bassett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66749. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bassett
Out of every 100 Bassett adults…
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Care in and near Bassett
No hospital or community health center in Bassett 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 Bassett; ≈ 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 Bassett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Bassett adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Bassett 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.
8.5% of Bassett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Bassett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iola | C+ | 36.5% | 11.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Iola Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bassett adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bassett
Why doesn’t Bassett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bassett.
What hospital is closest to Bassett?
Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Bassett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bassett?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Iola in Iola, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bassett.
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.