Healthcare in Denton, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.9%

1.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

39.7%

Arthritis

32.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.2 mi

Amberwell Atchison Association

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Amberwell Atchison Association	14.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hiawatha Community Hospital	17.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
F W Huston Medical Center	27.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holton Community Hospital	29.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Medical Center, Inc	31.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Denton has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.