Healthcare in Dexter, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
43.3%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.1%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
William Newton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Newton Hospital | 14.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Central Kansas Medical Center | 17.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Sedan City Hospital | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pawhuska Hospital, Inc | 34.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rock Regional Hospital, Llc | 38.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.