Where South Mound residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Mound, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67357. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Mound
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in South Mound
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.2% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, South Mound runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in South Mound
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.3%), vs 13% across Kansas. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 10.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in South Mound
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). 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 South Mound’s likely range; South Mound’s figures come from ZIP code 67357, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Mound adults…
South Mound runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of South Mound adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Mound adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near South Mound
No hospital or community health center in South Mound 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 South Mound; ≈ 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 South Mound adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 South Mound 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.
South Mound and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Ladore Township and Lincoln Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Mound adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Mound
Why doesn’t South Mound have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Mound.
What hospital is closest to South Mound?
Labette Health in Parsons, 6.6 miles in a straight line from South Mound’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Mound?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Parsons in Parsons, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Mound.
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.