Healthcare in Lehigh, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.7%

3.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

25.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Hillsboro Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hillsboro Community Hospital	4.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
St Luke Hospital & Living Center	16.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Hospital, Inc	17.7 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Nmc Health	21.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Prairie View Inc	21.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Lehigh has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.