Healthcare in Augusta, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.7%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

32.5%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

1

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Kansas Medical Center Llc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kansas Medical Center Llc7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals
Kansas Heart Hospital14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals
St Veronica14.4 miPsychiatric

Augusta has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.