Photo: Alishasmith1005 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Niotaze residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Niotaze, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Niotaze. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Niotaze
Dental care lags in Niotaze
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Niotaze
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Niotaze runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Niotaze
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 13% across Kansas. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 12.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% 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 Niotaze’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Niotaze adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Niotaze adults…
Niotaze runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Niotaze adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Niotaze
No hospital or community health center in Niotaze 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 Niotaze; ≈ 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 Niotaze adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Niotaze runs above Kansas.
3 in 10 Niotaze 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.
Niotaze 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 Niotaze adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Niotaze
Why doesn’t Niotaze have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Niotaze.
What hospital is closest to Niotaze?
Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Niotaze’s 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 Niotaze.
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.