Healthcare in Effingham, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.0%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.3%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

13.8 mi

Amberwell Atchison Association

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Amberwell Atchison Association	13.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
F W Huston Medical Center	15.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holton Community Hospital	16.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hiawatha Community Hospital	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Saint John Hospital	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Effingham has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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.