Healthcare in Scranton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.2 mi
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System | 17.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lmh | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Scranton has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.6 out of 5.