Healthcare in Ness City, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Ness County Hospital District #2
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness County Hospital District #2 | 4.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grisell Memorial Hospital | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hodgeman County Health Center | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lane County Hospital | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rush County Memorial Hospital | 32.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Ness City has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.