Where Hudson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hudson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Heart disease and cancer run high in Hudson
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Hudson runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hudson, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82% 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 Hudson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Hudson
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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 Hudson; ≈ 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 Hudson adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
6.4% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Hudson 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 Hudson adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hudson
Why doesn’t Hudson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hudson.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Stafford County Hospital in Stafford, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Hudson’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 Hudson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. John Clinic Site in St. John, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hudson.
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.