Healthcare in Girard, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
21.7%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Girard Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Medical Center | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Labette Health | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Girard has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.