Where Elk Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elk Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elk Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elk Falls
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Elk Falls
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), about twice the Kansas rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), about twice the Kansas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Elk Falls runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elk Falls adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Elk Falls
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 Elk Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Elk Falls adults…
Elk Falls runs above KS on 9 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 Elk Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Elk Falls
No hospital or community health center in Elk Falls 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 Elk Falls; ≈ 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).
How Elk Falls adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Elk Falls 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.
9.5% of Elk Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Elk Falls 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 Elk Falls adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elk Falls
Why doesn’t Elk Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elk Falls.
What hospital is closest to Elk Falls?
Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Elk Falls’ 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 Elk Falls.
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.