Healthcare in Gas, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp below 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

38.4%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.6%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

Allen County Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Allen County Regional Hospital	3.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center	19.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Anderson County Hospital	24.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Coffey County Hospital	29.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Fredonia Regional Hospital	38.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Gas has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.