Where Burdett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burdett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burdett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burdett
Cancer and arthritis run high in Burdett
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Burdett
The closest emergency room is Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Burdett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Burdett is insured
Only 6.8% 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 Burdett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Burdett adults…
Burdett runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Burdett
No hospital or community health center in Burdett 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 Burdett; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Burdett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burdett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
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 Burdett adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Burdett 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.
Burdett 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 Burdett adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burdett
Why doesn’t Burdett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burdett.
What hospital is closest to Burdett?
Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Burdett’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 Burdett.
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.