Healthcare in Riverton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below 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
37.5%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 11.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Riverton has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.