Healthcare in Howard, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
38.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.7 mi
Fredonia Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Regional Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sedan City Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greenwood County Hospital | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilson Medical Center | 31.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital | 39.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Howard has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.