Healthcare in Wakarusa, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
43.3%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
22.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
17.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System | 9.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lmh | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Wakarusa has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 3.6 out of 5.