Where Cedar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67628. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Cedar
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Cedar runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cedar keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 76.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 84.1%). 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 Cedar’s likely range; Cedar’s figures come from ZIP code 67628, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cedar adults…
Cedar runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Cedar
No hospital or community health center in Cedar 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 Cedar; ≈ 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 Cedar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cedar does better than Kansas.
3 in 10 Cedar 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.
4.9% of Cedar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Cedar 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 Cedar adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar
Why doesn’t Cedar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar.
What hospital is closest to Cedar?
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Cedar’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 Cedar.
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.