Healthcare in Sharon, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kiowa District Hospital | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hospital District #6 Patterson Health Center | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kingman Healthcare Center | 30.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Sharon has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 5.0 out of 5.