Healthcare in Arkansas City, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp above 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
37.9%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
South Central Kansas Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Kansas Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| William Newton Hospital | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Stillwater Medical-Blackwell | 23.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Integris Health Ponca City | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Regional Medical Center | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Arkansas City has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.