Healthcare in Meriden, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

25.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

12.0%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	12.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Stormont Vail Hospital	13.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System	14.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
F W Huston Medical Center	19.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holton Community Hospital	20.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Meriden has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.