Healthcare in Columbus, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
22.7%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Mercy Hospital Columbus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 3.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.