Where Silverdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silverdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Silverdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silverdale
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Silverdale
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.9%, vs 11.4% across Kansas. In all, Silverdale runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Silverdale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
In Silverdale, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 24% 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 Silverdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Silverdale adults…
Silverdale runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Silverdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Silverdale
No hospital or community health center in Silverdale 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 Silverdale; ≈ 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 Silverdale adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Silverdale 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.
9.2% of Silverdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Silverdale 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 Silverdale adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silverdale
Why doesn’t Silverdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Silverdale.
What hospital is closest to Silverdale?
William Newton Hospital in Winfield, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Silverdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Silverdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center in Cowley County - Lincoln Clinic in Arkansas City, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silverdale.
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.