Healthcare in Protection, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Comanche County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche County Hospital | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ashland Health Center | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Harper County Community Hospital | 24.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Kiowa County Memorial Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minneola District Hospital | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Protection has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.