Healthcare in Kensington, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.2%

Arthritis

33.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

20.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.5%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

13.2 mi

Smith County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Smith County Memorial Hospital13.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Phillips County Hospital16.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Franklin County Memorial Hospital24.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Osborne County Memorial Hospital31.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harlan County Health System31.3 miCritical Access Hospitals——

Kensington has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.