Where Sylvia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sylvia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sylvia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvia
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Sylvia
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 44.3% of adults have obesity, vs 36.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Sylvia runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sylvia
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), 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 Sylvia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sylvia adults…
Sylvia runs above KS on 5 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 Sylvia
No hospital or community health center in Sylvia 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 Sylvia; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Sylvia adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Sylvia 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 Sylvia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Sylvia 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 Sylvia adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sylvia
Why doesn’t Sylvia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sylvia.
What hospital is closest to Sylvia?
Stafford County Hospital in Stafford, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Sylvia’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 Sylvia.
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.