Healthcare in Dighton, 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

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.2%

1.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

19.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Lane County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lane County Hospital	1.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Scott County Hospital	24.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ness County Hospital District #2	29.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Grisell Memorial Hospital	33.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City	35.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Dighton has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.