Healthcare in Seneca, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

40.5%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

29.5%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.3%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital	1.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Great Plains Of Sabetha	12.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital	17.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Hospital, Onaga And St Marys Campus	26.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hiawatha Community Hospital	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Seneca has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.