Healthcare in Benton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.9%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
6.0 mi
Kansas Medical Center Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Medical Center Llc | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Veronica | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Benton has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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.