Healthcare in Herington, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.6%

4.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.5%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

18.4 mi

Morris County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Morris County Hospital	18.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc	19.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
St Luke Hospital & Living Center	25.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Irwin Ach (Ft Riley)	27.3 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	28.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Herington has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.