Healthcare in Fort Dodge, 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

12.4%

11.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

25.4%

13.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above 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

52.1%

Arthritis

50.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

17.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

26.6%

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

10.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

12.4%

Loneliness

25.8%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

52.4%

Mobility

33.8%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

24.6%

Vision

9.7%

Self-Care

7.8%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Minneola District Hospital20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hodgeman County Health Center25.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Edwards County Medical Center29.1 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Kiowa County Memorial Hospital35.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fort Dodge has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 12.4%, 11.1pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% 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.