Healthcare in Palco, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp 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

43.0%

Arthritis

33.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.7%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

28.1%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.2%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.6 mi

Rooks County Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Rooks County Health Center	12.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Graham County Hospital	16.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital	25.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hays Medical Center	28.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Gove County Medical Center	40.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Palco has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.