Healthcare in Elgin, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
22.4%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
13.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Sedan City Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan City Hospital | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pawhuska Hospital, Inc | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension St John Jane Phillips | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rural Wellness Fairfax Hospital | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Central Kansas Medical Center | 39.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Elgin has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.