Healthcare in Atchison, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
24.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
22.4%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Amberwell Atchison Association
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 0.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| F W Huston Medical Center | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint John Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 30.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holton Community Hospital | 30.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Atchison has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.