Healthcare in Cambridge, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.6%

8.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.6%

2.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp 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

41.4%

Arthritis

32.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

30.2%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

9.8%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.0 mi

William Newton Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
William Newton Hospital17.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5
South Central Kansas Medical Center25.0 miRural Emergency Hospital
Sedan City Hospital27.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Rock Regional Hospital, Llc34.9 miAcute Care Hospitals
Kansas Medical Center Llc35.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Cambridge has an obesity rate of 44.6%, which is 8.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 10.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.