Where Vassar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vassar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vassar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vassar
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Vassar
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.4% across Kansas. In all, Vassar runs above Kansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Vassar
The closest emergency room is Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 28.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Partnership Clinic is closer (18.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Vassar, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Vassar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vassar adults…
Vassar runs above KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vassar
No hospital or community health center in Vassar 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 Vassar; ≈ 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 Vassar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
8.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Vassar adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 4 Vassar 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.
6.8% of Vassar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Vassar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vassar adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vassar
Why doesn’t Vassar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vassar.
What hospital is closest to Vassar?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 28.2 miles in a straight line from Vassar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vassar.
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.