Healthcare in Topeka, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.7%

3.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.6%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp above 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

40.6%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.6%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.3%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System	1.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Stormont Vail Hospital	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lmh	26.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Holton Community Hospital	30.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Topeka has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.