Where Bronson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bronson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bronson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bronson
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bronson
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Bronson runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bronson
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 14% 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 Bronson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bronson adults…
Bronson runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bronson
No hospital or community health center in Bronson 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 Bronson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bronson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Bronson adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Bronson 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.
9.2% of Bronson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Bronson 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 Bronson adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bronson
Why doesn’t Bronson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bronson.
What hospital is closest to Bronson?
Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Bronson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bronson.
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.