Healthcare in Denison, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.9%

0.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp 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

35.7%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.5 mi

Holton Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Holton Community Hospital	6.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
F W Huston Medical Center	20.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	23.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Stormont Vail Hospital	25.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System	25.9 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓

Denison has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.