Healthcare in Whiting, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Holton Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Community Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 19.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Great Plains Of Sabetha | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| F W Huston Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Whiting has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.