Healthcare in Hesston, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Mercy Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital, Inc | 7.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Nmc Health | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie View Inc | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hillsboro Community Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Mcpherson Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Hesston has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.