Healthcare in Frontenac, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
4.5 mi
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Girard Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Frontenac has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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.