Healthcare in Americus, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.6%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Newman Regional Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Regional Health | 6.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Morris County Hospital | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Coffey County Hospital | 34.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Luke Hospital & Living Center | 41.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | 43.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Americus has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.