Healthcare in Paola, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Miami County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adair Acute Care At Osawatomie State Hospital | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cottonwood Springs Llc | 18.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Olathe Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Paola has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.