Healthcare in Gorham, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.7%

3.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.1%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.9 mi

Russell Regional Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Russell Regional Hospital7.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hays Medical Center17.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Clara Barton Hospital26.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Rush County Memorial Hospital26.1 miRural Emergency Hospital—✓
Rooks County Health Center28.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Gorham has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.