Photo: Art davis · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Latham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Latham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latham
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Latham
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Latham runs above Kansas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Latham
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Latham
59.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% 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 Latham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Latham adults…
Latham runs above KS on 10 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 Latham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Latham
No hospital or community health center in Latham 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 Latham; ≈ 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 Latham adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Latham 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.
8.3% of Latham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Latham 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 Latham adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Latham
Why doesn’t Latham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Latham.
What hospital is closest to Latham?
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, 22.8 miles in a straight line from Latham’s 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 Latham.
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.