Healthcare in Damar, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above 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
41.8%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Graham County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rooks County Health Center | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hays Medical Center | 33.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Phillips County Hospital | 37.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Damar has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.