Where Devon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Devon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Devon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Devon
Care in and near Devon
No hospital or community health center in Devon 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 Devon; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Devon adults…
Devon runs below KS on 2 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Devon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Devon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Devon runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Devon 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.
8.8% of Devon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Devon 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 Devon adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Devon
Why doesn’t Devon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Devon.
What hospital is closest to Devon?
Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, 25.6 miles in a straight line from Devon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Devon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Fort Scott in Fort Scott, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Devon.
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.