Healthcare in Altamont, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.8 mi
Labette Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labette Health | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilson Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Girard Medical Center | 31.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center | 33.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Altamont has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.