Healthcare in Augusta, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Kansas Medical Center Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Medical Center Llc | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Veronica | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.