Healthcare in Fowler, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.0 mi
Minneola District Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola District Hospital | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Meade District Hospital | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ashland Health Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Medical Center | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Fowler has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.