Healthcare in The Highlands, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.0%
5.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
25.9%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2.9 mi
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Surgical, Llc | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hospital District #1 Of Rice County | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mcpherson Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital, Inc | 22.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
The Highlands has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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.