Healthcare in Gove City, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
Nearest Hospital
13.9 mi
Gove County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gove County Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Logan County Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sheridan County Hospital | 28.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Decatur Health | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gove City has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 7.7% 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.