Healthcare in Falun, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
21.8%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.6 mi
Lindsborg Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsborg Community Hospital | 6.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Salina Regional Health Center | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Salina Surgical Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mcpherson Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ellsworth County Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Falun has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.