Healthcare in Wilson, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.4%

5.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.8%

Arthritis

36.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.4%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

20.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.8%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

12.4%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.4 mi

Ellsworth County Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ellsworth County Medical Center	14.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Russell Regional Hospital	22.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Clara Barton Hospital	23.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	35.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ellinwood District Hospital	36.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Wilson has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.