Healthcare in Melvern, 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
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.6 mi
Adventhealth Ottawa
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Ottawa | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Coffey County Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anderson County Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Newman Regional Health | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adair Acute Care At Osawatomie State Hospital | 35.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Melvern has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.