Where Mapleton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mapleton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mapleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mapleton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Mapleton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Mapleton runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Mapleton
The closest emergency room is Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 27 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is closer (9.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Mapleton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), 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 Mapleton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mapleton adults…
Mapleton runs above KS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mapleton
No hospital or community health center in Mapleton 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 Mapleton; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mapleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Mapleton adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Mapleton 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.
8.5% of Mapleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Mapleton 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 Mapleton adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mapleton
Why doesn’t Mapleton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mapleton.
What hospital is closest to Mapleton?
Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Mapleton’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 Mapleton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Mound City in Mound City, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mapleton.
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.