Where Olivet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olivet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olivet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olivet
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Olivet
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.1%), about twice the Kansas rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), about twice the Kansas rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.5%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Olivet runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Olivet, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 87.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Olivet keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85% vs 76.6%) and dentist visits (69.7% vs 64.9%). 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 Olivet’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Olivet adults…
Olivet runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olivet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Olivet
No hospital or community health center in Olivet 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 Olivet; ≈ 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 Olivet adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Olivet does better than Kansas.
1 in 4 Olivet 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.
4.3% of Olivet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Olivet 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 Olivet adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olivet
Why doesn’t Olivet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olivet.
What hospital is closest to Olivet?
Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Olivet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olivet.
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.