Healthcare in Cherokee, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Girard Medical Center | 11.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Labette Health | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Cherokee has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.