Healthcare in Bern, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.8%

3.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.6 mi

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital8.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Great Plains Of Sabetha9.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital14.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hiawatha Community Hospital23.1 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Community Medical Center, Inc24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓

Bern has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 3.5 out of 5.