Healthcare in McPherson, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.2%

1.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

35.5%

Arthritis

26.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.1%

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

2.1 mi

Mcpherson Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mcpherson Hospital	2.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Mercy Hospital, Inc	13.5 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Lindsborg Community Hospital	15.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	22.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Summit Surgical, Llc	22.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

McPherson has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.