Healthcare in Walton, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.0%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
27.5%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Nmc Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nmc Health | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie View Inc | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hillsboro Community Hospital | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital, Inc | 16.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| St Luke Hospital & Living Center | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Walton has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.