Where Big Bow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Bow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Bow
Making ends meet is harder in Big Bow
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 13% across Kansas. Housing insecurity (16.9% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 11.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Big Bow
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Big Bow has no health insurance
19.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Big Bow’s likely range; Big Bow’s figures come from ZIP code 67855, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Big Bow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Bow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Big Bow adults…
Big Bow runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Bow
No hospital or community health center in Big Bow 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 Big Bow; ≈ 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.
How Big Bow adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Big Bow 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.
Big Bow 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 Big Bow adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Bow
Why doesn’t Big Bow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Bow.
What hospital is closest to Big Bow?
Stanton County Hospital in Johnson, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Big Bow’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 Big Bow.
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.