Where Wakarusa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wakarusa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wakarusa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wakarusa
Wakarusa keeps up with checkups
It beats Kansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 76.6%) and dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Wakarusa
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. 43.3% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 36.7% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Wakarusa is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% 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 Wakarusa’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wakarusa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Wakarusa adults…
Wakarusa runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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 Wakarusa
No hospital or community health center in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa; ≈ 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 Wakarusa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wakarusa does better than Kansas.
3 in 10 Wakarusa 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.
3.5% of Wakarusa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Wakarusa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Township | B− | 41.1% | 12% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Williamsport Township | A− | 35.7% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wakarusa adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wakarusa
Why doesn’t Wakarusa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wakarusa.
What hospital is closest to Wakarusa?
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Wakarusa’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 Wakarusa.
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.