Where Yoder residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yoder, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Yoder. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yoder
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Yoder
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Yoder runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Yoder
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Yoder, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.1% 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 Yoder’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Yoder adults…
Yoder runs above KS on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yoder adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Yoder
No hospital or community health center in Yoder 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 Yoder; ≈ 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 Yoder adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Yoder 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.
6.5% of Yoder adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Yoder 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 Yoder adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Yoder
Why doesn’t Yoder have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Yoder.
What hospital is closest to Yoder?
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Yoder’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Yoder?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Prairiestar Health Center in Hutchinson, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yoder.
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.