Healthcare in Ford, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.2%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
18.0 mi
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Minneola District Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kiowa County Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Edwards County Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Ashland Health Center | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ford has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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.