Healthcare in Highland, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
29.9%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.4 mi
Hiawatha Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center, Inc | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Great Plains Of Sabetha | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Association | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Highland has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.