Where Lowell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lowell
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Lowell runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lowell, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lowell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Kansas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lowell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lowell adults…
Lowell runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Lowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Lowell
No hospital or community health center in Lowell 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 Lowell; ≈ 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 Lowell adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Lowell 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.
Lowell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | — | — | — | — |
Riverton: 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 Lowell adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowell
Why doesn’t Lowell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowell.
What hospital is closest to Lowell?
Freeman Health System - Freeman West in Joplin, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Lowell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lowell?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Baxter Springs in Baxter Springs, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell.
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.