Healthcare in Kansas City, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.0%
5.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
7.8pp above 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
35.0%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.7%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.0%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
27.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
7.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Providence Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Medical Center | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Mercy Hospital | 8.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kansas City has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.