Healthcare in Whitewater, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Nmc Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nmc Health | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie View Inc | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Whitewater has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.