Healthcare in Preston, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Pratt Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Stafford County Hospital | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kingman Healthcare Center | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital | 34.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ellinwood District Hospital | 37.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Preston has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 5.0 out of 5.