Healthcare in Galena, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freeman Neosho Hospital | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Galena has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 9.7% 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 1.5 out of 5.