Healthcare in Wichita, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
2.3pp above 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
36.3%
Arthritis
24.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wesley Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wichita Va Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Corterra Of Wichita Llc | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Wichita has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.