Where Linn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linn
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Linn
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.1% across Kansas. In all, Linn runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Linn adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Linn has no health insurance
12.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. 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 Linn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Linn adults…
Linn runs above KS on 6 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 Linn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Linn
No hospital or community health center in Linn 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 Linn; ≈ 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 Linn adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Linn 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.
7% of Linn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Linn 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 Linn adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Linn
Why doesn’t Linn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Linn.
What hospital is closest to Linn?
Washington County Hospital in Washington, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Linn’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 Linn.
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.