Where Narka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Narka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Narka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Narka
Smoking is more common in Narka
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Narka
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
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 Narka’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Narka adults…
Narka runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Narka
No hospital or community health center in Narka 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 Narka; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Narka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Narka adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Narka 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.
9.6% of Narka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Narka 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 Narka adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Narka
Why doesn’t Narka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Narka.
What hospital is closest to Narka?
Republic County Hospital in Belleville, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Narka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Narka.
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.