Healthcare in Ransom, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

44.3%

Arthritis

38.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

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

14.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

27.8%

Lack of Support

19.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.7%

Mobility

20.4%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.4%

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

Nearest Hospital

3.8 mi

Grisell Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Grisell Memorial Hospital	3.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ness County Hospital District #2	16.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital	24.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gove County Medical Center	29.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lane County Hospital	29.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ransom has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.