Healthcare in Gem, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
32.4%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Citizens Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Logan County Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Decatur Health | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rawlins County Health Center | 28.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sheridan County Hospital | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gem has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.