Where Belpre residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belpre, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belpre. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belpre
1 in 5 working-age adults in Belpre has no health insurance
21.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Belpre
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 13% across Kansas. Housing insecurity (17.4% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Belpre
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Belpre’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belpre adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Belpre adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Out of every 100 Belpre adults…
Belpre runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Belpre
No hospital or community health center in Belpre 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 Belpre; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Belpre adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Belpre 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.
Belpre 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 Belpre adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Belpre
Why doesn’t Belpre have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belpre.
What hospital is closest to Belpre?
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Belpre’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 Belpre.
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.