Where Radium residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Radium, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67550. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Radium
Dental care lags in Radium
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Radium
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Radium runs above Kansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Radium
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Radium’s likely range; Radium’s figures come from ZIP code 67550, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Radium adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Radium adults…
Radium runs above KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Radium
No hospital or community health center in Radium 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 Radium; ≈ 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 Radium adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Radium 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% of Radium adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Radium 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 Radium adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Radium
Why doesn’t Radium have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Radium.
What hospital is closest to Radium?
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Radium’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 Radium.
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.