Healthcare in Lawrence, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
30.4%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Lmh
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lmh | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Olathe Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System | 25.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Lawrence has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 3.6 out of 5.