Healthcare in Great Bend, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp above 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
38.6%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
20.4%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ellinwood District Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clara Barton Hospital | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pawnee Valley Community Hospital | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Larned State Hospital | 21.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Great Bend has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.