Healthcare in Newton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
37.5%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
20.7%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.1%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Nmc Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nmc Health | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie View Inc | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital, Inc | 15.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
Newton has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.