Healthcare in Sterling, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.1%

1.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

34.2%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

20.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

8.0%

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

11.2 mi

Hospital District #1 Of Rice County

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	11.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	16.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Summit Surgical, Llc	16.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Ellinwood District Hospital	19.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Stafford County Hospital	26.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Sterling has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.