Where Dexter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dexter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dexter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dexter
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dexter
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Dexter runs above Kansas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dexter
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.1% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
In Dexter, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 24.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. 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 Dexter’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dexter adults…
Dexter runs above KS on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Dexter
No hospital or community health center in Dexter 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 Dexter; ≈ 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 Dexter adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Dexter 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.
10.7% of Dexter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Dexter 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 Dexter adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dexter
Why doesn’t Dexter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dexter.
What hospital is closest to Dexter?
William Newton Hospital in Winfield, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Dexter’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 Dexter.
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.