Where Dresden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dresden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67635. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dresden
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Dresden
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Dresden runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dresden, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dresden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dresden’s likely range; Dresden’s figures come from ZIP code 67635, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dresden adults…
Dresden runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dresden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Dresden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Dresden
No hospital or community health center in Dresden 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 Dresden; ≈ 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 Dresden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dresden does better than Kansas.
1 in 4 Dresden 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.
Dresden 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 Dresden adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dresden
Why doesn’t Dresden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dresden.
What hospital is closest to Dresden?
Decatur Health in Oberlin, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Dresden’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 Dresden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Selden Community Clinic in Selden, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dresden.
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.