Photo: Nationalparks · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Nicodemus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nicodemus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67625. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nicodemus
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Nicodemus
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 10%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Nicodemus runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nicodemus, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Nicodemus, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 22% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. 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 Nicodemus’ likely range; Nicodemus’ figures come from ZIP code 67625, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nicodemus adults…
Nicodemus runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nicodemus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Nicodemus
No hospital or community health center in Nicodemus 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 Nicodemus; ≈ 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.
How Nicodemus adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Nicodemus 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.
8.7% of Nicodemus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Nicodemus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildhorse Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nicodemus Township | — | — | — | — |
Wildhorse Township and Nicodemus 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 Nicodemus adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nicodemus
Why doesn’t Nicodemus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nicodemus.
What hospital is closest to Nicodemus?
Graham County Hospital in Hill City, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Nicodemus’ 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 Nicodemus.
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.