Where Talmage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talmage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talmage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talmage
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Talmage
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Talmage runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Talmage, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Talmage adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 16%) and depression (17.3% vs 20.8%) both run below Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Talmage’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Talmage adults…
Talmage runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Talmage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Talmage adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Talmage does better than Kansas.
1 in 4 Talmage 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.
Care in and near Talmage
No hospital or community health center in Talmage 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 Talmage; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Talmage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Talmage 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 Talmage adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talmage
Why doesn’t Talmage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talmage.
What hospital is closest to Talmage?
Memorial Hospital in Abilene, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Talmage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talmage.
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.