Healthcare in Canton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Hillsboro Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Community Hospital | 11.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital, Inc | 14.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Mcpherson Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lindsborg Community Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Luke Hospital & Living Center | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Canton has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 5.0 out of 5.