Healthcare in Wellington, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.8%

5.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near 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

39.9%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.8%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

10.2%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.4 mi

Caldwell Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Caldwell Regional Medical Center	18.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Rock Regional Hospital, Llc	22.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
William Newton Hospital	24.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
South Central Kansas Medical Center	26.8 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Wichita Va Medical Center	27.9 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓

Wellington has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.