Healthcare in Longton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.1 mi
Fredonia Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Regional Hospital | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sedan City Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilson Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greenwood County Hospital | 35.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center | 39.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Longton has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.