Healthcare in Shallow Water, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.1%

4.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

33.6%

Arthritis

24.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

12.6%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

8.2 mi

Scott County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Scott County Hospital	8.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City	25.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lane County Hospital	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Wichita County Health Center	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kearny County Hospital	32.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Shallow Water has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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.