Healthcare in Lowell, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.4%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freeman Neosho Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lowell has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 1.5 out of 5.