Photo: Bhall87 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Powhattan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Powhattan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 66527. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powhattan
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Powhattan
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.7% across Kansas. In all, Powhattan runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Powhattan, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Powhattan
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
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 Powhattan’s likely range; Powhattan’s figures come from ZIP code 66527, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Powhattan adults…
Powhattan runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Powhattan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
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Care in and near Powhattan
No hospital or community health center in Powhattan 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 Powhattan; ≈ 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 Powhattan adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Powhattan 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.
7.4% of Powhattan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Powhattan 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 Powhattan adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Powhattan
Why doesn’t Powhattan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Powhattan.
What hospital is closest to Powhattan?
Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Powhattan’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 Powhattan.
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.