Healthcare in Pittsburg, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above 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
33.0%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
1.5 mi
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Girard Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pittsburg has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% 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.