Healthcare in Emporia, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Newman Regional Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Regional Health | 1.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Morris County Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Coffey County Hospital | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greenwood County Hospital | 38.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Luke Hospital & Living Center | 44.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Emporia has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.