Healthcare in Lucas, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.2%
Arthritis
35.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.5 mi
Russell Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Regional Hospital | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Osborne County Memorial Hospital | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ellsworth County Medical Center | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clara Barton Hospital | 35.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lucas has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.