Where Mulberry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mulberry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mulberry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mulberry
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Mulberry
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.1%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Mulberry runs above Kansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mulberry
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mulberry
58.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.2% 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 Mulberry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mulberry adults…
Mulberry 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 Mulberry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Mulberry
No hospital or community health center in Mulberry 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 Mulberry; ≈ 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 Mulberry adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Mulberry 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.
9.8% of Mulberry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Mulberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C | 37.8% | 12% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Lincoln 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 Mulberry adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mulberry
Why doesn’t Mulberry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mulberry.
What hospital is closest to Mulberry?
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Mulberry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mulberry?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Arma in Arma, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mulberry.
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.