Healthcare in St. George, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.9%
5.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
29.3%
Arthritis
18.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
21.3%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.5%
Mobility
8.0%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Wamego Health Center | 7.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Irwin Ach (Ft Riley) | 21.1 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital, Onaga And St Marys Campus | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
St. George has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.