Healthcare in Alden, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.4%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital District #1 Of Rice County | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ellinwood District Hospital | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Surgical, Llc | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Stafford County Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alden has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.