Healthcare in Oskaloosa, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.5%

1.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.9%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

20.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.2%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.3%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.6 mi

F W Huston Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
F W Huston Medical Center	8.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lmh	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Saint John Hospital	18.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Amberwell Atchison Association	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Oskaloosa has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.