Healthcare in Nickerson, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.2%
9.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Surgical, Llc | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hospital District #1 Of Rice County | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mcpherson Hospital | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ellinwood District Hospital | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Nickerson has an obesity rate of 45.2%, which is 9.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.