Reiff Building · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Dorrance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorrance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorrance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorrance
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dorrance
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.6%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Dorrance runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dorrance, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Dorrance’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorrance adults…
Dorrance runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorrance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Dorrance
No hospital or community health center in Dorrance 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 Dorrance; ≈ 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 Dorrance adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Dorrance 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.
6.7% of Dorrance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Dorrance and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Plymouth Township | — | — | — | — |
Center Township and Plymouth Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dorrance adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorrance
Why doesn’t Dorrance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorrance.
What hospital is closest to Dorrance?
Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Dorrance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorrance.
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.