Healthcare in Valley Falls, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp 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

36.2%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

21.5%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

11.5 mi

F W Huston Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
F W Huston Medical Center	11.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holton Community Hospital	15.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Amberwell Atchison Association	22.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus	23.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Stormont Vail Hospital	25.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Valley Falls has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.