Healthcare in Eskridge, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.6%

1.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

40.7%

Arthritis

34.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

28.6%

Lack of Support

20.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.3%

Mobility

17.4%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

10.9%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

23.6 mi

Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System	23.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Stormont Vail Hospital	23.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Morris County Hospital	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wamego Health Center	27.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Eskridge has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.