Where Keats residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keats, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keats. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keats
Binge drinking is the habit Keats doesn’t win on
20.1% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Keats
Keats runs below Kansas on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.2% vs 11.4%), heart disease (4.2% vs 6.4%) and COPD (4.5% vs 6.7%). Conditions ↓
Keats is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Keats’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Keats adults…
Keats runs below KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Keats
No hospital or community health center in Keats 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 Keats; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Keats adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Keats adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Keats 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.
4.8% of Keats adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keats 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wildcat Township | — | — | — | — |
Madison Township: no CDC estimate of its own. Wildcat 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 Keats adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Keats
Why doesn’t Keats have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Keats.
What hospital is closest to Keats?
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan in Manhattan, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Keats’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Keats?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Konza Prairie Community Health Center Riley County Manhattan Clinic in Manhattan, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keats.
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.