Healthcare in Stark, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.3%

3.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.3%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.3%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

28.5%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.4 mi

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center	17.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Girard Medical Center	19.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Allen County Regional Hospital	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Labette Health	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc	31.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Stark has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.7 out of 5.