Healthcare in Ringo, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
47.0%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
6.0 mi
Girard Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ringo has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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.