Healthcare in Alma, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.7%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.9 mi
Wamego Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Health Center | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Irwin Ach (Ft Riley) | 27.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Morris County Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Alma has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.