Healthcare in Meade, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Meade District Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade District Hospital | 7.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minneola District Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ashland Health Center | 30.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Medical Center | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City | 34.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Meade has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 1.5 out of 5.