Where Bison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bison
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bison
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Bison runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bison
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Bison, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Bison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bison adults…
Bison runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Bison
No hospital or community health center in Bison 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 Bison; ≈ 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 Bison adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Bison 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.
7.6% of Bison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Bison 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 Bison adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bison
Why doesn’t Bison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bison.
What hospital is closest to Bison?
Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Bison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bison.
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.