Healthcare in Hays, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
31.8%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.3%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Hays Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Medical Center | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rush County Memorial Hospital | 20.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Rooks County Health Center | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Russell Regional Hospital | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital | 32.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hays has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 9.3% 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.