Healthcare in Elkhart, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp above 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
39.1%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Morton County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton County Hospital | 4.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Authority | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stevens County Hospital | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cimarron Memorial Hospital | 42.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elkhart has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.