Healthcare in Huron, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Amberwell Atchison Association
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| F W Huston Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Holton Community Hospital | 22.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Great Plains Of Sabetha | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Huron has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.