Healthcare in Weskan, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
36.5%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.1%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
25.0 mi
Keefe Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keefe Memorial Hospital | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greeley County Health Services | 28.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital | 34.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Goodland Regional Medical Center | 34.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wichita County Health Center | 41.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Weskan has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.