Healthcare in Liberty, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
22.1%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.7 mi
Wilson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Labette Health | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Fredonia Regional Hospital | 30.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension St John Nowata | 32.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sedan City Hospital | 34.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Liberty has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.