Healthcare in Kansas, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

27.5%

4.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.2%

6.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

1.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

45.1%

Arthritis

39.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.5%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.7%

Mobility

25.6%

Cognitive

20.6%

Hearing

13.8%

Vision

8.6%

Self-Care

6.8%

Independent Living

14.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.8 mi

Northwest Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northwest Medical Center12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Fayette Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Lakeland Community Hospital23.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Marion Regional Medical Center30.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Lawrence Medical Center40.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Kansas has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.