Healthcare in Bennington, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

36.5%

Arthritis

28.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.6%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Ottawa County Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ottawa County Health Center9.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Salina Regional Health Center14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Salina Surgical Hospital14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals——
Memorial Hospital20.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Clay County Medical Center30.2 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓

Bennington has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.