Healthcare in Wakefield, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.4%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.7 mi
Clay County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Irwin Ach (Ft Riley) | 15.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wakefield has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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.