Healthcare in Merriam, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.7%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
18.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Merriam has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.