Healthcare in Westwood, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.3%
5.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.1%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
27.0%
Lack of Support
15.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
7.9%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
University Of Kansas Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kansas Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Mercy Hospital | 3.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Westwood has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.