Where Reserve residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reserve, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reserve. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reserve
Stroke, COPD and arthritis run high in Reserve
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.1%, vs 25.5% across Kansas. In all, Reserve runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Reserve
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
In Reserve, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 22.2% 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 Reserve’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Reserve adults…
Reserve runs above KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reserve adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Reserve
No hospital or community health center in Reserve 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 Reserve; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Reserve adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Reserve 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.
8.6% of Reserve adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Reserve 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 Reserve adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reserve
Why doesn’t Reserve have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reserve.
What hospital is closest to Reserve?
Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Reserve’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 Reserve.
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.